How to pronounce cardsharp
Say it like KARD-sharp. Cardsharp has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KARD).
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- KARD
- sharp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cardsharp pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KARDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sharpKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of cardsharp
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAHD-shahp.
What does cardsharp mean?
- A professional cheater at card games.“One of Tim’s great-grandparents was a cardsharp in the Wild West, and was shot dead during a game.”
Where does cardsharp come from?
From card + sharp (“cheater, dishonest person”).
Questions about saying cardsharp
How do you pronounce cardsharp?
Say KARD-sharp. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrdʃɑrp/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːdʃɑːp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cardsharp?
Cardsharp has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KARD). Broken into parts: KARD · sharp.
Is cardsharp 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 /ˈkɑːdʃɑːp/ (KAHD-shahp).