How to pronounce wildcard
Say it like WYLD-kard. Wildcard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WYLD).
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- WYLD
- kard
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wildcard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WYLDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- kardGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of wildcard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WYLD-kahd.
What does wildcard mean?
- A character that takes the place of any other character or string that is not known or specified.“If the character * is acting as a wildcard, then the pattern a*m matches each of the words amalgam, atom and alum.”
- An uncontrolled or unpredictable element.
- An element, often deliberately concealed, which is withheld for contingency.
- To replace or supplement with a wildcard character to allow matching against a range of possible values.
Where does wildcard come from?
From wild + card.
Questions about saying wildcard
How do you pronounce wildcard?
Say WYLD-kard. The American pronunciation is /ˈwaɪldˌkɑrd/. In British English it is /ˈwaɪldˌkɑːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wildcard?
Wildcard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WYLD). Broken into parts: WYLD · kard.
Is wildcard 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 /ˈwaɪldˌkɑːd/ (WYLD-kahd).