How to pronounce poulard
Say it like poo-LARD. Poulard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LARD).
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- poo
- LARD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Poulard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- LARDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of poulard
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: POO-lahd.
What does poulard mean?
- A young spayed hen (that is fattened for eating).
- Poulard wheat.
Where does poulard come from?
From French poularde, from poule (“hen”) + -ard.
Words that rhyme with poulard
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of poulard.
Questions about saying poulard
How do you pronounce poulard?
Say poo-LARD. The American pronunciation is /puˈlɑrd/. In British English it is /ˈpuːlɑːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in poulard?
Poulard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LARD). Broken into parts: poo · LARD.
Is poulard pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈpuːlɑːd/ (POO-lahd).