How to Pronounce Card

To pronounce "card", say CARD — one syllable, IPA /kaːd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/kaːd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “card”

"card" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with regard and disregard, if that helps it stick.

What does card mean?

noun

  1. A playing card.
  2. (in the plural) Any game using playing cards; a card game.

    “He played cards with his friends.”

verb

  1. To check IDs, especially against a minimum age requirement.

    “I heard you don't get carded at the other liquor store.”

  2. To play cards.

Words that rhyme with card

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

regarddisregardhardretardsafeguardvanguardmarredbarredavant-gardediscardjarredcourtyard

Related words

scorecardlineupposterplacardteasebill

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "card"?▾

"Card" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "card"?▾

The IPA transcription of "card" is /kaːd/.

What does "card" mean?▾

Card: A playing card.

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