How to pronounce nard
Say it like NARD. Nard is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/nɑrd/NARD
UK British/nɑːd/NAHD
- NARD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NARDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of nard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NAHD.
What does nard mean?
noun
- A flowering plant of species Nardostachys jatamansi, in the valerian family, that grows in the Himalayas and is used as a perfume, an incense, a sedative, and an herbal medicine.
- A fragrant oil from the plant, formerly much prized.
- American spikenard (Aralia racemosa), a North American perennial herb with an aromatic root.
- A Persian game similar to backgammon.
Words that rhyme with nard
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Questions about saying nard
How do you pronounce nard?
Say NARD. The American pronunciation is /nɑrd/. In British English it is /nɑːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nard?
Nard is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NARD.
Is nard 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 /nɑːd/ (NAHD).