How to pronounce bard
Say it like BARD. Bard is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BARD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BARDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of bard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAHD.
What does bard mean?
- A professional poet and singer, like among the ancient Celts, whose occupation was to compose and sing verses in honor of the heroic achievements of princes and brave men.
- A poet.“Shakespeare is known as the bard of Avon.”
- A class of character that typically focuses on charisma, magic and supporting other players; a fantasy fiction character inspired by this archetype.
- A piece of defensive (or, sometimes, ornamental) armor for a horse's neck, breast, and flanks; a barb. (Often in the plural.)
- Defensive armor formerly worn by a man at arms.
- A thin slice of fat bacon used to cover any meat or game.
- To cover a horse in defensive armor.
- To cover (meat or game) with a thin slice of fat bacon.
Where does bard come from?
First use appears c. 1449.
Words that rhyme with bard
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Words that sound like bard
Questions about saying bard
How do you pronounce bard?
Say BARD. The American pronunciation is /bɑrd/. In British English it is /bɑːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bard?
Bard is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BARD.
Is bard 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 /bɑːd/ (BAHD).
What words sound the same as bard?
Bard sounds the same as barred in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.