How to pronounce mallards
Say it like MAL-erdz. Mallards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAL).
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US American/ˈmælɚdz/MAL-erdz
UK British/ˈmælədz/MAL-udz
- MAL
- erdz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mallards 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.
- erdzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of mallards
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAL-udz.
What does mallards mean?
noun
- plural of mallard How to pronounce mallard
Questions about saying mallards
How do you pronounce mallards?
Say MAL-erdz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmælɚdz/. In British English it is /ˈmælədz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mallards?
Mallards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAL). Broken into parts: MAL · erdz.
Is mallards 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 /ˈmælədz/ (MAL-udz).