How to pronounce canards
Say it like kuh-NARDZ. Canards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NARDZ).
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- kuh
- NARDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Canards 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.
- NARDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of canards
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kuh-NAHDZ.
What does canards mean?
- plural of canard How to pronounce canard
Words that rhyme with canards
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of canards.
Questions about saying canards
How do you pronounce canards?
Say kuh-NARDZ. The American pronunciation is /kəˈnɑrdz/. In British English it is /kəˈnɑːdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in canards?
Canards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NARDZ). Broken into parts: kuh · NARDZ.
Is canards 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 /kəˈnɑːdz/ (kuh-NAHDZ).