How to pronounce beaverboard
Say it like BEE-ver-bord. Beaverboard has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE).
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- BEE
- ver
- bord
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beaverboard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- bordGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of beaverboard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BEE-vuh-bawd.
What does beaverboard mean?
- A form of fiberboard made of wood pulp compressed into sheets.
Where does beaverboard come from?
From beaver + board, probably from Beaver Manufacturing Company, probably from Beaver Falls (“hamlet in New York”).
Questions about saying beaverboard
How do you pronounce beaverboard?
Say BEE-ver-bord. The American pronunciation is /ˈbivɚˌbɔrd/. In British English it is /ˈbiːvəˌbɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beaverboard?
Beaverboard has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE). Broken into parts: BEE · ver · bord.
Is beaverboard 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 /ˈbiːvəˌbɔːd/ (BEE-vuh-bawd).