How to pronounce bardic
Say it like BAR-dik. Bardic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR).
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US American/ˈbɑrdɪk/BAR-dik
UK British/ˈbɑːdɪk/BAH-dik
- BAR
- dik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bardic 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.
- dikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bardic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAH-dik.
What does bardic mean?
adjective
- Of or pertaining to bards.
- A bardic circle or competition: a gathering or contest at which stories, poems, and/or songs are recited.
Where does bardic come from?
From bard + -ic.
Questions about saying bardic
How do you pronounce bardic?
Say BAR-dik. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑrdɪk/. In British English it is /ˈbɑːdɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bardic?
Bardic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR). Broken into parts: BAR · dik.
Is bardic 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 /ˈbɑːdɪk/ (BAH-dik).