How to pronounce chard
Say it like CHARD. Chard is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- CHARD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHARDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of chard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHAHD.
What does chard mean?
- An edible leafy vegetable, Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla, with a slightly bitter taste.
- Artichoke leaves and shoots, blanched to eat.
Where does chard come from?
From earlier card (remodelled after chardoon, obsolete form of cardoon), from Middle French carde, from Latin carduus (“thistle”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- mangold
- silverbeet
- swiss chard
- spinach beet
- leaf beet
- chard plant
- beta vulgaris cicla
Words that rhyme with chard
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chard.
Words that sound like chard
Questions about saying chard
How do you pronounce chard?
Say CHARD. The American pronunciation is /tʃɑrd/. In British English it is /tʃɑːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chard?
Chard is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: CHARD.
Is chard 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 /tʃɑːd/ (CHAHD).
What words sound the same as chard?
Chard sounds the same as charred in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.