How to pronounce ard
Say it like ARD. Ard is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- ARD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ARDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of ard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AHD.
What does ard mean?
- A simple plow consisting of a spike dragged through the soil.
- Okay; average; nothing special.
Where does ard come from?
Borrowed from Norwegian ard (“plow”), from Old Norse arðr, from Proto-Germanic *arþrą (“plow”), from Proto-Indo-European *h₂érh₃trom (“plow”), whence also Latin aratrum.
Words that rhyme with ard
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ard.
Questions about saying ard
How do you pronounce ard?
Say ARD. The American pronunciation is /ɑrd/. In British English it is /ɑːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ard?
Ard is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ARD.
Is ard pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɑːd/ (AHD).