How to pronounce collared
Say it like KOL-erd. Collared has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOL).
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- KOL
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Collared pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of collared
- 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 collared mean?
- Having a collar (or other encircling demarcation).
- Of a person, committed to submit to a particular dominant.
- simple past and past participle of collar How to pronounce collar
Where does collared come from?
From Middle English colered, colleryde; equivalent to collar + -ed.
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Words that rhyme with collared
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Questions about saying collared
How do you pronounce collared?
Say KOL-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑlərd/. In British English it is /ˈkɒləd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in collared?
Collared has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOL). Broken into parts: KOL · erd.
Is collared 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).