How to pronounce hlaford
Say it like HLAH-verd. Hlaford has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HLAH).
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- HLAH
- verd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hlaford pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HLAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- verdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of hlaford
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HLAH-vud.
What does hlaford mean?
- An Anglo-Saxon lord.
Where does hlaford come from?
Learned borrowing from Old English hlāford.
Questions about saying hlaford
How do you pronounce hlaford?
Say HLAH-verd. The American pronunciation is /ˈhlɑvɚd/. In British English it is /ˈhlɑːvəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hlaford?
Hlaford has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HLAH). Broken into parts: HLAH · verd.
Is hlaford 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 /ˈhlɑːvəd/ (HLAH-vud).