How to pronounce petard
Say it like pih-TARD. Petard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TARD).
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- pih
- TARD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Petard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TARDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of petard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pih-TAHD.
What does petard mean?
- Anything potentially explosive, in a non-literal sense.
- A loud firecracker.
Where does petard come from?
From Middle French petard; see Modern French pétard (“firecracker”).
Words that rhyme with petard
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of petard.
Questions about saying petard
How do you pronounce petard?
Say pih-TARD. The American pronunciation is /pɪˈtɑrd/. In British English it is /pɪˈtɑːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in petard?
Petard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TARD). Broken into parts: pih · TARD.
Is petard 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 /pɪˈtɑːd/ (pih-TAHD).