How to pronounce tankard
Say it like TANG-kerd. Tankard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TANG).
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- TANG
- kerd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tankard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kerdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of tankard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TANG-kud.
What does tankard mean?
- A large drinking vessel, sometimes of pewter, sometimes with a glass base, with one handle and often a hinged cover.“I sure would be much happier with a tankard of mead right about now.”
Where does tankard come from?
Meaning "drinking vessel" is first recorded late 15th century.
Questions about saying tankard
How do you pronounce tankard?
Say TANG-kerd. The American pronunciation is /ˈtæŋkɚd/. In British English it is /ˈtæŋkəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tankard?
Tankard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TANG). Broken into parts: TANG · kerd.
Is tankard 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 /ˈtæŋkəd/ (TANG-kud).