How to pronounce pard
Say it like PARD. Pard is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PARD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PARDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of pard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAHD.
What does pard mean?
- Partner; fellow; Used as a friendly appellation
Where does pard come from?
From pardner (“partner”), by shortening.
Words that rhyme with pard
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Questions about saying pard
How do you pronounce pard?
Say PARD. The American pronunciation is /pɑrd/. In British English it is /pɑːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pard?
Pard is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PARD.
Is pard 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 /pɑːd/ (PAHD).