How to pronounce fard
Say it like FARD. Fard is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- FARD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FARDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of fard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAHD.
What does fard mean?
- A commandment from Allah that a Muslim has to fulfill; a religious duty or obligation.
- Required as a matter of religious duty or obligation.
- A document attesting to the owner of a property.
Where does fard come from?
The noun derived is from French fard (“cosmetics, make-up”), from Old French fart (“cosmetics, make-up”) (masculine) (farde (feminine)); further etymology is uncertain, but a possible derivation is from Old High German gifarwit (“coloured,
Words that rhyme with fard
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fard.
Questions about saying fard
How do you pronounce fard?
Say FARD. The American pronunciation is /fɑrd/. In British English it is /fɑːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fard?
Fard is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FARD.
Is fard 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 /fɑːd/ (FAHD).