1. German: In German, "starke" is pronounced SHTRAH-kuh with the "ch" sound like in "Bach" or "ich."
2. English (surname): If "starke" is a surname, it's typically pronounced STARK like the adjective "stark," emphasizing the first syllable.
3. English (adjective): While not a common word in English, "starke" could be used as a variant spelling of "stark," meaning strong or intense. In this case, it would be pronounced STARK.
To get the correct pronunciation, it's essential to know the context in which you encountered the word "starke."