How to Pronounce Lanyard

To pronounce "lanyard", say LANY-ard — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈlæn.jɑː(ɹ)d/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈlæn.jɑː(ɹ)d/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “lanyard”

"lanyard" has 2 syllables: lany-ard. It rhymes with spaniard, if that helps it stick.

What does lanyard mean?

noun

  1. A short rope used for fastening rigging.
  2. A cord used to hold a small object such as a key, whistle, card, or knife, worn around the neck or wrist: a form of necklace or wristband.

Words that rhyme with lanyard

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spaniard

Related words

laniardstrandbarrierpegropecordstringthread

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lanyard"?▾

"Lanyard" has 2 syllables: lany · ard.

What is the IPA transcription of "lanyard"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lanyard" is /ˈlæn.jɑː(ɹ)d/.

What does "lanyard" mean?▾

Lanyard: A short rope used for fastening rigging.

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