How to pronounce cardist
Say it like KAR-dist. Cardist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- dist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cardist 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.
- distKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cardist
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAH-dist.
What does cardist mean?
- A person who engages in cardistry.
Where does cardist come from?
Back-formation from cardistry.
Questions about saying cardist
How do you pronounce cardist?
Say KAR-dist. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrdɪst/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːdɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cardist?
Cardist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · dist.
Is cardist 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 /ˈkɑːdɪst/ (KAH-dist).