How to pronounce baseboards
Say it like BAYS-bordz. Baseboards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAYS).
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- BAYS
- bordz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Baseboards 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.
- bordzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of baseboards
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAYS-bawdz.
What does baseboards mean?
- plural of baseboard How to pronounce baseboard
Questions about saying baseboards
How do you pronounce baseboards?
Say BAYS-bordz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbeɪsˌbɔrdz/. In British English it is /ˈbeɪsˌbɔːdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in baseboards?
Baseboards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAYS). Broken into parts: BAYS · bordz.
Is baseboards 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 /ˈbeɪsˌbɔːdz/ (BAYS-bawdz).