How to pronounce blackguard
Say it like BLAG-erd. Blackguard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAG).
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- BLAG
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blackguard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of blackguard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BLAG-ud.
What does blackguard mean?
- An unprincipled, contemptible person; an untrustworthy person.
- To revile or abuse in scurrilous language.
- To act like a blackguard; to be a scoundrel.
Where does blackguard come from?
From black + guard, thought to have referred originally to the scullions and lower menials of a court, or of a nobleman's household, who wore black liveries or blacked shoes and boots, or were often stained with soot.
Words that rhyme with blackguard
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of blackguard.
Questions about saying blackguard
How do you pronounce blackguard?
Say BLAG-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈblæɡɚd/. In British English it is /ˈblæɡəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blackguard?
Blackguard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAG). Broken into parts: BLAG · erd.
Is blackguard 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 /ˈblæɡəd/ (BLAG-ud).