How to pronounce lanyard
Say it like LAN-yerd. Lanyard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAN).
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- LAN
- yerd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lanyard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yerdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of lanyard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LAN-yud.
What does lanyard mean?
- A short rope used for fastening rigging, as a handle, etc.
- A cord worn around the neck, shoulder, or wrist which is attached to a small object to be carried such as an identity card or security pass, key, knife, or whistle.
- A craft activity done by intricately braiding thin colored plastic lines to make patterns, or the product of such a craft.
Where does lanyard come from?
The French word is ultimately from Germanic, cognate with Old High German nestila (“band, headband; strap”) (modern German Nestel (“lace; strap; string”)), Old Norse nesta (“brace; fastener, strap”).
Questions about saying lanyard
How do you pronounce lanyard?
Say LAN-yerd. The American pronunciation is /ˈlænjɚd/. In British English it is /ˈlænjəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lanyard?
Lanyard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAN). Broken into parts: LAN · yerd.
Is lanyard 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 /ˈlænjəd/ (LAN-yud).