How to pronounce yardstick
Say it like YARD-stik. Yardstick has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YARD).
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- YARD
- stik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yardstick 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.
- stikGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of yardstick
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: YAHD-stik.
What does yardstick mean?
- A measuring rod thirty-six inches (one yard) long.
- A standard to which other measurements or comparisons are judged.
Where does yardstick come from?
From yard + stick.
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Questions about saying yardstick
How do you pronounce yardstick?
Say YARD-stik. The American pronunciation is /ˈjɑrdˌstɪk/. In British English it is /ˈjɑːdˌstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yardstick?
Yardstick has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YARD). Broken into parts: YARD · stik.
Is yardstick 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 /ˈjɑːdˌstɪk/ (YAHD-stik).