How to pronounce collard
Say it like KAH-lerd. Collard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH).
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- KAH
- lerd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Collard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lerdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of collard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOL-ud.
What does collard mean?
- A Mediterranean variety of kale, Brassica oleracea var. acephala.
Where does collard come from?
Syncopic form of colewort (“cabbage, cabbage greens”), from Middle English colewort, coolwort, coulwort (“colewort”).
Words that rhyme with collard
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of collard.
Questions about saying collard
How do you pronounce collard?
Say KAH-lerd. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑlɚd/. In British English it is /ˈkɒləd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in collard?
Collard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH). Broken into parts: KAH · lerd.
Is collard 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 /ˈkɒləd/ (KOL-ud).