How to pronounce poniard
Say it like PAH-nyerd. Poniard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAH).
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- PAH
- nyerd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Poniard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nyerdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of poniard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PON-yud.
What does poniard mean?
- To stab with a poniard.
Where does poniard come from?
Borrowed from Middle French poignard (whence -ard), from poing (“fist”), from Old French poing, from Latin pugnus (“fist”).
Questions about saying poniard
How do you pronounce poniard?
Say PAH-nyerd. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑnjɚd/. In British English it is /ˈpɒnjəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in poniard?
Poniard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAH). Broken into parts: PAH · nyerd.
Is poniard 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 /ˈpɒnjəd/ (PON-yud).