How to Pronounce "petard"
word
ˈpɛtɝd/, /pəˈtɑd
puh-TARD
pˈɛtɑːd
pi-TARD
Definition
A petard is a small bomb or explosive device used historically to break down doors or walls, especially in medieval times. The word can also appear in the phrase 'hoist with one's own petard', meaning harmed by one's own plan.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɛtɝd/, /pəˈtɑd
British English
pˈɛtɑːd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
puh-TARD
UK
pi-TARD
Listen in Context
In medieval times, soldiers used a petard to break through castle gates.
A petard is an ancient explosive device.
The wall was destroyed by a petard.
He was hoist with his own petard after his plan backfired.