How to Pronounce Cards

To pronounce "cards", say CARDS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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CARDS

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💡 Tip for remembering “cards”

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

What does cards 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.

noun

  1. Material with embedded short wire bristles.
  2. A comb- or brush-like device or tool to raise the nap on a fabric.

Words that rhyme with cards

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shardsregardsdisregardsnardsblowhardslardspostcardsdiehardsyardsbardsretardscourtyards

Related words

slipspasscartpaperspostcardboardsbookscharter

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cards"?▾

"Cards" has one syllable.

What does "cards" mean?▾

Cards: A playing card.

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