How to pronounce foulard
Say it like foo-LARD. Foulard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LARD).
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- foo
- LARD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foulard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- LARDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of foulard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: foo-LAHD.
What does foulard mean?
- A lightweight silk or silk-and-cotton fabric, often with a printed pattern.
- A piece of clothing, or a handkerchief, made with this fabric.
Where does foulard come from?
Borrowed from French foulard.
Words that rhyme with foulard
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of foulard.
Questions about saying foulard
How do you pronounce foulard?
Say foo-LARD. The American pronunciation is /fuˈlɑrd/. In British English it is /fuːˈlɑːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foulard?
Foulard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LARD). Broken into parts: foo · LARD.
Is foulard 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 /fuːˈlɑːd/ (foo-LAHD).