How to pronounce motard
Say it like MOH-tard. Motard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH).
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- MOH
- tard
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Motard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tardGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of motard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MOH-tahd.
What does motard mean?
- A supermotard.
- In the United States Marine Corps, one who expresses his/her motivation for the Marine Corps to the point of obnoxiousness.
Where does motard come from?
Borrowed from French motard.
Questions about saying motard
How do you pronounce motard?
Say MOH-tard. The American pronunciation is /ˈmoʊˌtɑrd/. In British English it is /ˈməʊˌtɑːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in motard?
Motard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH). Broken into parts: MOH · tard.
Is motard 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 /ˈməʊˌtɑːd/ (MOH-tahd).