How to pronounce cuissard
Say it like KWEE-sard. Cuissard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWEE).
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US American/ˈkwisɑrd/KWEE-sard
UK British/ˈkwiːsɑːd/KWEE-sahd
- KWEE
- sard
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cuissard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sardKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of cuissard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KWEE-sahd.
What does cuissard mean?
noun
- An armor leg-guard or thigh-guard.
Questions about saying cuissard
How do you pronounce cuissard?
Say KWEE-sard. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwisɑrd/. In British English it is /ˈkwiːsɑːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cuissard?
Cuissard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWEE). Broken into parts: KWEE · sard.
Is cuissard 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 /ˈkwiːsɑːd/ (KWEE-sahd).