How to Pronounce "billiard"
word
ˈbɪɫjɝd
BIL-yerd
bˈɪlɪəd
BIL-ee-uhd
Definition
A cue sport played on a table, usually called 'billiards' in its plural form, or a ball used in the game.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɪɫjɝd
British English
bˈɪlɪəd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BIL-yerd
UK
BIL-ee-uhd
Listen in Context
He bought a new billiard table for his game room.
A billiard ball is round and heavy.
They learned the rules of billiard in class.
It's rare to see the word 'billiard' used by itself—people usually say 'billiards'.