How to pronounce pilchard
Say it like PIL-cherd. Pilchard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIL).
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- PIL
- cherd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pilchard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- cherdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of pilchard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PIL-chud.
What does pilchard mean?
- Any of various small oily fish that are, or are related to, herrings, in the family Clupeidae.
- Sardina pilchardus.
Where does pilchard come from?
From earlier pilcher, adapted to the suffix -ard.
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Questions about saying pilchard
How do you pronounce pilchard?
Say PIL-cherd. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪltʃɚd/. In British English it is /ˈpɪltʃəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pilchard?
Pilchard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIL). Broken into parts: PIL · cherd.
Is pilchard 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 /ˈpɪltʃəd/ (PIL-chud).