How to pronounce mallard
Say it like MAL-erd. Mallard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAL).
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- MAL
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mallard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of mallard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: MAL-ahd.
What does mallard mean?
- Anas platyrhynchos, a common and widespread dabbling duck, natively found throughout the Northern Hemisphere, whose male has a distinctive dark green head.
- The meat of this bird, eaten as food.
Where does mallard come from?
From Middle English malard, mawlard, from Old French malard, malart, mallart (“male wild duck”), from Old French male, masle (“male”) + -ard, -art.
Questions about saying mallard
How do you pronounce mallard?
Say MAL-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈmælɚd/. In British English it is /ˈmæˌlɑːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mallard?
Mallard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAL). Broken into parts: MAL · erd.
Is mallard 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 /ˈmæˌlɑːd/ (MAL-ahd).