How to pronounce bankcard
Say it like BANG-kard. Bankcard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BANG).
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- BANG
- kard
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bankcard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kardGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of bankcard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: BANG-kahd.
What does bankcard mean?
- A card that a bank issues used by the cardholder in the course of authorization to receive bank services.
Where does bankcard come from?
From bank + card.
Questions about saying bankcard
How do you pronounce bankcard?
Say BANG-kard. The American pronunciation is /ˈbæŋˌkɑrd/. In British English it is /ˈbæŋˌkɑːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bankcard?
Bankcard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BANG). Broken into parts: BANG · kard.
Is bankcard 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 /ˈbæŋˌkɑːd/ (BANG-kahd).