How to Pronounce Placard

To pronounce "placard", say PLAC-ard — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈplæk.ɑːd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈplæk.ɑːd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “placard”

"placard" has 2 syllables: plac-ard. It rhymes with knackered and akard, if that helps it stick.

What does placard mean?

noun

  1. A sheet of paper or cardboard with a written or printed announcement on one side for display in a public place.
  2. A public proclamation; a manifesto or edict issued by authority.

verb

  1. To affix a placard to.
  2. To announce with placards.

    “to placard a sale”

Words that rhyme with placard

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

knackeredakardblackardlacqueredpackard

Related words

posternoticebillcardlabeltagemblembadge

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "placard"?▾

"Placard" has 2 syllables: plac · ard.

What is the IPA transcription of "placard"?▾

The IPA transcription of "placard" is /ˈplæk.ɑːd/.

What does "placard" mean?▾

Placard: A sheet of paper or cardboard with a written or printed announcement on one side for display in a public place.

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