How to pronounce placard
Say it like PLAK-ard. Placard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAK).
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- PLAK
- ard
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Placard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ardKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of placard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: PLAK-ahd.
What does placard mean?
- A sheet of paper or cardboard with a written or printed announcement on one side for display in a public place.
- The woodwork and frame of the door of a closet etc.
- To affix a placard to, or mark with a placard nearby.
- To announce with placards.“to placard a sale”
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Questions about saying placard
How do you pronounce placard?
Say PLAK-ard. The American pronunciation is /ˈplækɑrd/. In British English it is /ˈplækɑːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in placard?
Placard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAK). Broken into parts: PLAK · ard.
Is placard 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 /ˈplækɑːd/ (PLAK-ahd).