How to pronounce flashcards
Say it like FLASH-kardz. Flashcards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLASH).
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- FLASH
- kardz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flashcards 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.
- kardzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of flashcards
- 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-kahdz.
What does flashcards mean?
- plural of flashcard How to pronounce flashcard
Questions about saying flashcards
How do you pronounce flashcards?
Say FLASH-kardz. The American pronunciation is /ˈflæʃˌkɑrdz/. In British English it is /ˈflæʃˌkɑːdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flashcards?
Flashcards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLASH). Broken into parts: FLASH · kardz.
Is flashcards 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 /ˈflæʃˌkɑːdz/ (FLASH-kahdz).