How to pronounce scorecard
Say it like SKOR-kard. Scorecard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOR).
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- SKOR
- kard
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scorecard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- kardGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of scorecard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKAW-kahd.
What does scorecard mean?
- A printed card allowing spectators of a game to identify players and record progress.“A scorecard and a short pencil were tucked into his breast pocket.”
- A tabular representation of the most important statistics of an innings or match.
- A system of ratings.“What we need is some kind of scorecard by which we can make objective comparisons between these products.”
Where does scorecard come from?
From score + card.
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Questions about saying scorecard
How do you pronounce scorecard?
Say SKOR-kard. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɔrˌkɑrd/. In British English it is /ˈskɔːˌkɑːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scorecard?
Scorecard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOR). Broken into parts: SKOR · kard.
Is scorecard 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 /ˈskɔːˌkɑːd/ (SKAW-kahd).