How to pronounce "placard"

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Phonetic Breakdown of "placard"

Learn how to break down "placard" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.

plac-ard
2 syllables

Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:

/ˈplæk.ɑːd/
/ˈplæk.ɑɹd/
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IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:

P L AE1 K ER0 D
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Pronunciation Tips:

  • Stress the first syllable
  • Pay attention to vowel sounds
  • Practice each syllable separately

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Definition of "placard"

Pronunciation: /ˈplæk.ɑːd/

Noun

  • A sheet of paper or cardboard with a written or printed announcement on one side for display in a public place.
  • A public proclamation; a manifesto or edict issued by authority.
  • Permission given by authority; a license.
    Example: "to give a placard to do something"
  • An extra plate on the lower part of the breastplate or backplate of armour.
  • A kind of stomacher, often adorned with jewels, worn in the fifteenth century and later.
  • The woodwork and frame of the door of a closet etc.

Verb

  • To affix a placard to.
  • To announce with placards.
    Example: "to placard a sale"

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