How to Pronounce Richard
Richard / rihtshɚd /
The name Richard is a Male name of Slavic origin meaning "Strong ruler". It is pronounced rihtshɚd.
Slavic Male 2 syllables
Meaning & Origin
Richard is a Slavic name meaning "Strong ruler". Germanic ric + hard
Quick Facts
Language Slavic
Gender Male
Syllables 2
Phonetic rihtshɚd
IPA ɹɪt͡ʃɚd
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as rihtshɚd. Stress falls on the second syllable. Keep the original Slavic phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Richard
- · Richard Nixon - U.S. President
- · Richard Gere - Actor
- · Richard Branson - Entrepreneur
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Frequently asked questions
- How do you pronounce Richard?
- Richard is pronounced rihtshɚd.
- What is the correct pronunciation of Richard?
- The correct pronunciation of Richard is rihtshɚd (IPA: ɹɪt͡ʃɚd).
- Is Richard a Slavic name?
- Yes, Richard is a Slavic name meaning "Strong ruler".
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