How to pronounce smartcard
Say it like SMART-kard. Smartcard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMART).
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- SMART
- kard
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smartcard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SMARTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kardGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of smartcard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SMAHT-kahd.
What does smartcard mean?
- Alternative form of smart card.
Questions about saying smartcard
How do you pronounce smartcard?
Say SMART-kard. The American pronunciation is /ˈsmɑrtˌkɑrd/. In British English it is /ˈsmɑːtˌkɑːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smartcard?
Smartcard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMART). Broken into parts: SMART · kard.
Is smartcard 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 /ˈsmɑːtˌkɑːd/ (SMAHT-kahd).