How to pronounce baldric
Say it like BAWLD-rik. Baldric has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAWLD).
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- BAWLD
- rik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Baldric pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAWLDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- rikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of baldric
American and British speakers say baldric in essentially the same way: /ˈbɔldrɪk/ in the US and /ˈbɔːldrɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAWLD-rik.
What does baldric mean?
- A broad belt, originally of leather and often richly ornamented, worn diagonally from shoulder to hip (across the breast and under the opposite arm), which was formerly used to hold a sword, a bugle, etc., and is now chiefly worn for ceremonial purposes; also (loosely), any belt.
Questions about saying baldric
How do you pronounce baldric?
Say BAWLD-rik. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɔldrɪk/. In British English it is /ˈbɔːldrɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in baldric?
Baldric has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAWLD). Broken into parts: BAWLD · rik.
Do Americans and Brits say baldric the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɔldrɪk/ and the British form is /ˈbɔːldrɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.