Pronunciations (6)
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/ˈstɑɹ.tl̩.ɪŋ/
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/ˈstɑɹt.lɪŋ/
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- General-American
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/ˈstɑː.tl̩.ɪŋ/
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- Received-Pronunciation
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/ˈstɑːt.lɪŋ/
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- Received-Pronunciation
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ˈstɑɹ.tl̩.ɪŋ
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- US
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ˈstɑː.tl̩.ɪŋ
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- GB
Adjective
Likely to startle; surprising; shocking.
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That startling admission capped a miserable night for City as they arrived in Germany following an unbeaten start to the season.
Noun
A startle; a sudden motion or shock.
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Soon the formications and muscular debility returned, not alone, but accompanied with painful cramps and startlings in the feet and calves of the legs.
Adjective
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
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Sydney's startling new Opera House
startling news
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startling earthquake shocks