How to pronounce collards
Say it like KAH-lerdz. Collards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH).
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US American/ˈkɑlɚdz/KAH-lerdz
UK British/ˈkɒlədz/KOL-udz
- KAH
- lerdz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Collards 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.
- lerdzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of collards
- 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-udz.
What does collards mean?
noun
- plural of collard How to pronounce collard
Questions about saying collards
How do you pronounce collards?
Say KAH-lerdz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑlɚdz/. In British English it is /ˈkɒlədz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in collards?
Collards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH). Broken into parts: KAH · lerdz.
Is collards 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 /ˈkɒlədz/ (KOL-udz).