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startle

/'stɑrtəl/ · stɑrtəl

Startle has 2 syllables: star · tle.

star
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tle
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noun. A sudden involuntary movement.

verb. Move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm.

verb. To stimulate to action.

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