How to pronounce halyard
Say it like HAL-yerd. Halyard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAL).
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- HAL
- yerd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Halyard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yerdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of halyard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAL-yud.
What does halyard mean?
- A rope used to raise or lower a sail, flag, spar or yard.
- A rope used to extend a ladder.
Where does halyard come from?
Inherited from Middle English halier, from halen (“to haul”) + -iere (“-er”), with misconstrual of -ier as yard.
Questions about saying halyard
How do you pronounce halyard?
Say HAL-yerd. The American pronunciation is /ˈhæljərd/. In British English it is /ˈhæljəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in halyard?
Halyard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAL). Broken into parts: HAL · yerd.
Is halyard 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 /ˈhæljəd/ (HAL-yud).