How to pronounce flashcard
Say it like FLASH-kard. Flashcard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLASH).
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- FLASH
- kard
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flashcard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLASHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kardGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of flashcard
- 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: FLASH-kahd.
What does flashcard mean?
- A card used to aid rote memorization. One side of the card contains data of one kind, or a question, and the other side contains the associated response which one wants to memorize. For example, one side could contain an English word, and the other side the Spanish translation.“Many people use flashcards to learn languages.”
- A solid-state digital memory storage format, commonly found on computers, digital cameras and cellphones.
Where does flashcard come from?
From flash + card.
Questions about saying flashcard
How do you pronounce flashcard?
Say FLASH-kard. The American pronunciation is /ˈflæʃˌkɑrd/. In British English it is /ˈflæʃˌkɑːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flashcard?
Flashcard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLASH). Broken into parts: FLASH · kard.
Is flashcard 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 /ˈflæʃˌkɑːd/ (FLASH-kahd).