How to pronounce brassard
Say it like bruh-SARD. Brassard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SARD).
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- bruh
- SARD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brassard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SARDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of brassard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: bruh-SAHD.
What does brassard mean?
- An insignia or band worn around the upper arm.
Where does brassard come from?
Borrowed from French brassard, from bras (“arm”).
Words that rhyme with brassard
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of brassard.
Questions about saying brassard
How do you pronounce brassard?
Say bruh-SARD. The American pronunciation is /brəˈsɑrd/. In British English it is /brəˈsɑːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brassard?
Brassard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SARD). Broken into parts: bruh · SARD.
Is brassard 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 /brəˈsɑːd/ (bruh-SAHD).