How to pronounce lard
Say it like LARD. Lard is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LARD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LARDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of lard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LAHD.
What does lard mean?
- Fat from the abdomen of a pig, especially as prepared for use in cooking or pharmacy.
- Excess fat on a person or animal.
- To stuff (meat) with bacon or pork before cooking.
- To smear with fat or lard.
- To distribute, garnish or strew, especially with reference to fatty or greasy things or words or phrases in speech and writing.
Where does lard come from?
From Middle English lard, from Old French lard (“bacon”), from Latin lārdum, lāridum (“bacon fat”).
Words that rhyme with lard
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Questions about saying lard
How do you pronounce lard?
Say LARD. The American pronunciation is /lɑrd/. In British English it is /lɑːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lard?
Lard is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LARD.
Is lard 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 /lɑːd/ (LAHD).