How to pronounce cardis
Say it like KAR-dis. Cardis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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US American/ˈkɑrdɪs/KAR-dis
UK British/ˈkɑːdɪs/KAH-dis
- KAR
- dis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cardis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- disKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cardis
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAH-dis.
What does cardis mean?
noun
- plural of cardi
Questions about saying cardis
How do you pronounce cardis?
Say KAR-dis. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrdɪs/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːdɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cardis?
Cardis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · dis.
Is cardis 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 /ˈkɑːdɪs/ (KAH-dis).