How to pronounce backboard
Say it like BAK-bord. Backboard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK).
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- BAK
- bord
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Backboard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- bordGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of backboard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAK-bawd.
What does backboard mean?
- The flat vertical surface to which the basket is attached.
- A flat vertical wall with the image of a tennis net drawn or painted on it, designed to practice hitting against such that the ball rebounds.
- A spine board.
- The port or larboard side of a ship
- To place (a patient) on a spine board.
Where does backboard come from?
From back + board.
Words that rhyme with backboard
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Questions about saying backboard
How do you pronounce backboard?
Say BAK-bord. The American pronunciation is /ˈbækˌbɔrd/. In British English it is /ˈbækˌbɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in backboard?
Backboard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK). Broken into parts: BAK · bord.
Is backboard 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 /ˈbækˌbɔːd/ (BAK-bawd).