How to pronounce heard
Say it like HURD. Heard is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- HURD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HURDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of heard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HURD.
What does heard mean?
- detected or perceived by the sense of hearing“a conversation heard through the wall”
Words that rhyme with heard
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Words that sound like heard
Questions about saying heard
How do you pronounce heard?
Say HURD. The American pronunciation is /hɝd/. In British English it is /hɜːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heard?
Heard is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HURD.
Is heard 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 /hɜːd/ (HURD).
What words sound the same as heard?
Heard sounds the same as herd in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.