How to pronounce canard
Say it like kuh-NARD. Canard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NARD).
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- kuh
- NARD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Canard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NARDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of canard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kuh-NAHD.
What does canard mean?
- A false or misleading report or story, especially if deliberately so.
- A type of aircraft in which the primary horizontal control and stabilization surfaces are in front of the main wing.
- A horizontal control and stabilization surface located in front of the main wing of an aircraft.
Where does canard come from?
The primary English meaning of canard comes from the Medieval French expression “vendre un canard à moitié”, which literally means “to sell half a duck” or “to half-sell a duck”.
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Words that rhyme with canard
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Questions about saying canard
How do you pronounce canard?
Say kuh-NARD. The American pronunciation is /kəˈnɑrd/. In British English it is /kəˈnɑːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in canard?
Canard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NARD). Broken into parts: kuh · NARD.
Is canard 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 /kəˈnɑːd/ (kuh-NAHD).