How to pronounce euchred
Say it like YOO-kerd. Euchred has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO).
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US American/ˈjukɚd/YOO-kerd
UK British/ˈjuːkəd/YOO-kud
- YOO
- kerd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Euchred pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- kerdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of euchred
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: YOO-kud.
What does euchred mean?
Where does euchred come from?
From euchre + -ed.
Questions about saying euchred
How do you pronounce euchred?
Say YOO-kerd. The American pronunciation is /ˈjukɚd/. In British English it is /ˈjuːkəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in euchred?
Euchred has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO). Broken into parts: YOO · kerd.
Is euchred 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 /ˈjuːkəd/ (YOO-kud).