How to Pronounce Switchyard

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

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2

Syllables

10

Letters

SWITCHY-ard

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💡 Tip for remembering “switchyard”

"switchyard" has 2 syllables: switchy-ard.

What does switchyard mean?

noun

  1. Part of a railway with an arrangement of switches (or points) allowing trains to be diverted and reassembled.

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How many syllables are in "switchyard"?▾

"Switchyard" has 2 syllables: switchy · ard.

What does "switchyard" mean?▾

Switchyard: Part of a railway with an arrangement of switches (or points) allowing trains to be diverted and reassembled.

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