How to pronounce placards
Say it like PLAK-erdz. Placards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAK).
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US American/ˈplækɚdz/PLAK-erdz
UK British/ˈplækədz/PLAK-udz
- PLAK
- erdz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Placards 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.
- erdzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of placards
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PLAK-udz.
What does placards mean?
noun
- plural of placard How to pronounce placard
- third-person singular simple present indicative of placard How to pronounce placard
Questions about saying placards
How do you pronounce placards?
Say PLAK-erdz. The American pronunciation is /ˈplækɚdz/. In British English it is /ˈplækədz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in placards?
Placards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAK). Broken into parts: PLAK · erdz.
Is placards 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 /ˈplækədz/ (PLAK-udz).