Pronunciation: [ˈe͡ɪt kˈɑːd stˈʌdz] (IPA) 
The popular poker game, "eight card studs," is spelled with the letters E-I-G-H-T C-A-R-D S-T-U-D-S. In IPA phonetic transcription, the word "eight" is pronounced /eɪt/, "card" as /kɑrd/, and "stud" as /stʌd/. The plural form of "stud" is indicated by adding the /s/ sound at the end. The correct spelling of this term is essential for players to communicate effectively and avoid confusion.
Eight card studs is a term used in poker to refer to a variant of the popular card game, where each player is dealt eight cards throughout the course of the game. This game follows the traditional rules of stud poker but with the additional twist of utilizing a larger card count.
The game typically starts with each player making an initial bet before receiving two private cards and one face-up card. This is followed by a betting round, allowing each player to evaluate their hand strength and make strategic decisions.
Next, another face-up card is dealt to each player, with a subsequent betting round, leading to the distribution of a third face-up card. This process continues until every player has four face-up cards and two private cards.
Throughout the game, participants must form the best possible five-card hand using any combination of their private and face-up cards. This often requires careful consideration and observation of the exposed cards of other players.
After the final round of betting, a showdown occurs where each player reveals their hidden cards, and the best hand is determined based on the traditional poker hand rankings. The player with the highest-ranking hand wins the pot, consisting of all the bets made by the players during the game.
Eight card studs offers a unique and challenging gameplay experience, requiring players to adapt their strategies and make informed decisions to maximize their chances of success.
