How to pronounce aboard
Say it like uh-BORD. Aboard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BORD).
- uh
- BORD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aboard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BORDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of aboard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-BAWD.
What does aboard mean?
- on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
- on first or second or third base“Their second homer with Bob Allison aboard”
- side by side“anchored close aboard another ship”
Where does aboard come from?
From Middle English abord, from a- (“on”) + bord (“board, side of a ship”); equivalent to a- + board.
Words that rhyme with aboard
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of aboard.
Questions about saying aboard
How do you pronounce aboard?
Say uh-BORD. The American pronunciation is /əˈbɔrd/. In British English it is /əˈbɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aboard?
Aboard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BORD). Broken into parts: uh · BORD.
Is aboard pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈbɔːd/ (uh-BAWD).