How to pronounce dancecard
Say it like DAN-skard. Dancecard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈdænˌskɑrd/DAN-skard
UK British/ˈdɑːnskɑːd/DAHN-skahd
- DAN
- skard
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dancecard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- skardGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of dancecard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: DAHN-skahd.
What does dancecard mean?
noun
- Alternative form of dance card.
Questions about saying dancecard
How do you pronounce dancecard?
Say DAN-skard. The American pronunciation is /ˈdænˌskɑrd/. In British English it is /ˈdɑːnskɑːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dancecard?
Dancecard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAN). Broken into parts: DAN · skard.
Is dancecard 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 /ˈdɑːnskɑːd/ (DAHN-skahd).