How to pronounce cards
Say it like KARDZ. Cards is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/kɑrdz/KARDZ
UK British/kɑːdz/KAHDZ
- KARDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cards pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KARDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of cards
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAHDZ.
What does cards mean?
noun
- a game played with playing cards
Questions about saying cards
How do you pronounce cards?
Say KARDZ. The American pronunciation is /kɑrdz/. In British English it is /kɑːdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cards?
Cards is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KARDZ.
Is cards 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 /kɑːdz/ (KAHDZ).