How to pronounce notecard
Say it like NOHT-kard. Notecard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOHT).
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- NOHT
- kard
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Notecard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kardKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of notecard
- 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: NOHT-kahd.
What does notecard mean?
- A paper card on which notes are written, or which is intended for such use.“Write your ideas down on notecards.”
Where does notecard come from?
From note + card.
Questions about saying notecard
How do you pronounce notecard?
Say NOHT-kard. The American pronunciation is /ˈnoʊtkɑrd/. In British English it is /ˈnəʊtkɑːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in notecard?
Notecard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOHT). Broken into parts: NOHT · kard.
Is notecard 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 /ˈnəʊtkɑːd/ (NOHT-kahd).