How to pronounce bayard
Say it like BAY-erd. Bayard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY).
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- BAY
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bayard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bayard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAY-ud.
What does bayard mean?
- A bay horse
- Any horse
- colored bay, reddish brown, notably said of equines
Where does bayard come from?
From French bayard, from Middle French bayard, from Old French béart, bayart, baiart, boieart, boyart, bayard (“stretcher”), of uncertain origin.
Words that rhyme with bayard
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bayard.
Questions about saying bayard
How do you pronounce bayard?
Say BAY-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈbeɪɚd/. In British English it is /ˈbeɪəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bayard?
Bayard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY). Broken into parts: BAY · erd.
Is bayard 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 /ˈbeɪəd/ (BAY-ud).