How to Pronounce Postcards

To pronounce "postcards", say POSTC-ards — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

POSTC-ards

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💡 Tip for remembering “postcards”

"postcards" has 2 syllables: postc-ards. It rhymes with shards and regards, if that helps it stick.

What does postcards mean?

noun

  1. A rectangular piece of thick paper or thin cardboard intended to be written on and mailed without an envelope. In the case of a picture postcard one side carries a picture or photograph.

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Words that rhyme with postcards

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shardsregardsdisregardsnardsblowhardslardsdiehardsyardsbardsretardscourtyardsdiscards

Related words

mailing-cardballotscardcardschartsfichesmailmailing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "postcards"?▾

"Postcards" has 2 syllables: postc · ards.

What does "postcards" mean?▾

Postcards: A rectangular piece of thick paper or thin cardboard intended to be written on and mailed without an envelope. In the case of a picture postcard one side carries a picture or photograph.

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