How to pronounce blinkard
Say it like BLING-kerd. Blinkard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLING).
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US American/ˈblɪŋkərd/BLING-kerd
UK British/ˈblɪŋkəd/BLING-kud
- BLING
- kerd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blinkard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kerdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of blinkard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BLING-kud.
What does blinkard mean?
noun
- A dim-witted or stupid person; an idiot.
Questions about saying blinkard
How do you pronounce blinkard?
Say BLING-kerd. The American pronunciation is /ˈblɪŋkərd/. In British English it is /ˈblɪŋkəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blinkard?
Blinkard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLING). Broken into parts: BLING · kerd.
Is blinkard 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 /ˈblɪŋkəd/ (BLING-kud).