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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

Richard is a Slavic name meaning "Strong ruler". Germanic ric + hard

Language Slavic
Gender Male
Syllables 2
Phonetic rihtshɚd
IPA ɹɪt͡ʃɚd

Say it as rihtshɚd. Stress falls on the second syllable. Keep the original Slavic phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.

  • · Richard Nixon - U.S. President
  • · Richard Gere - Actor
  • · Richard Branson - Entrepreneur

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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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