How to pronounce baseboard
Say it like BAYS-bord. Baseboard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAYS).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈbeɪsˌbɔrd/BAYS-bord
UK British/ˈbeɪsˌbɔːd/BAYS-bawd
- BAYS
- bord
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Baseboard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAYSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- bordGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of baseboard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAYS-bawd.
What does baseboard mean?
noun
- A panel or molding between the floor and the interior wall of a structure.
- A similar panel at the base of a piece of furniture or equipment.
Where does baseboard come from?
From base + board.
Questions about saying baseboard
How do you pronounce baseboard?
Say BAYS-bord. The American pronunciation is /ˈbeɪsˌbɔrd/. In British English it is /ˈbeɪsˌbɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in baseboard?
Baseboard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAYS). Broken into parts: BAYS · bord.
Is baseboard 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 /ˈbeɪsˌbɔːd/ (BAYS-bawd).