How to Pronounce "halyard"
word
ˈhæljɚd
HAL-yerd
hˈæljɑːd
HAL-yard
Definition
A strong rope or cable used on a boat or ship to raise or lower a sail, flag, or yard.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæljɚd
British English
hˈæljɑːd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAL-yerd
UK
HAL-yard
Listen in Context
The sailor pulled the halyard to raise the flag.
Please secure the halyard before we start sailing.
The halyard broke during the storm.
He struggled with the tangled halyard as the boat rocked.