How to pronounce gabbard
Say it like guh-BARD. Gabbard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BARD).
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- guh
- BARD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gabbard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BARDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of gabbard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: guh-BAHD.
What does gabbard mean?
- Alternative form of gabbart.
Words that rhyme with gabbard
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gabbard.
Questions about saying gabbard
How do you pronounce gabbard?
Say guh-BARD. The American pronunciation is /ɡəˈbɑrd/. In British English it is /ɡəˈbɑːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gabbard?
Gabbard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BARD). Broken into parts: guh · BARD.
Is gabbard 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 /ɡəˈbɑːd/ (guh-BAHD).