How to pronounce yardfowl
Say it like YARD-fowl. Yardfowl has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YARD).
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- YARD
- fowl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yardfowl pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YARDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- fowlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of yardfowl
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: YAHD-fowl.
What does yardfowl mean?
- A chicken raised in a yard.
- A political sycophant.
Where does yardfowl come from?
From yard + fowl. Sense 2 (“political sycophant”) may allude to the tendency of chickens to gather around a person who is feeding them.
Questions about saying yardfowl
How do you pronounce yardfowl?
Say YARD-fowl. The American pronunciation is /ˈjɑrdˌfaʊl/. In British English it is /ˈjɑːdfaʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yardfowl?
Yardfowl has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YARD). Broken into parts: YARD · fowl.
Is yardfowl 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 /ˈjɑːdfaʊl/ (YAHD-fowl).