How to Pronounce Yardstick

To pronounce "yardstick", say YARDST-ick — 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

YARDST-ick

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💡 Tip for remembering “yardstick”

"yardstick" has 2 syllables: yardst-ick. It rhymes with thick and sick, if that helps it stick.

What does yardstick mean?

noun

  1. A measuring rod thirty-six inches (one yard) long.
  2. A standard to which other measurements or comparisons are judged.

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Words that rhyme with yardstick

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

thicksickprickslickflickstickwickdicklicknickpickblick

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "yardstick"?▾

"Yardstick" has 2 syllables: yardst · ick.

What does "yardstick" mean?▾

Yardstick: A measuring rod thirty-six inches (one yard) long.

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