How to pronounce barded
Say it like BAR-dud. Barded has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR).
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- BAR
- dud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Barded pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- dudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of barded
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAH-did.
What does barded mean?
- Of a horse, accoutered with defensive armor.
- Wearing rich caparisons.
- simple past and past participle of bard How to pronounce bard
Where does barded come from?
From bard + -ed. See bard (“horse armor”).
Words that rhyme with barded
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of barded.
Questions about saying barded
How do you pronounce barded?
Say BAR-dud. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑrdəd/. In British English it is /ˈbɑːdɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in barded?
Barded has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR). Broken into parts: BAR · dud.
Is barded 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 /ˈbɑːdɪd/ (BAH-did).