How to pronounce billboard
Say it like BIL-bord. Billboard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIL).
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- BIL
- bord
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Billboard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- bordGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of billboard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BIL-bawd.
What does billboard mean?
- large outdoor signboard
Where does billboard come from?
From bill + board.
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Questions about saying billboard
How do you pronounce billboard?
Say BIL-bord. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɪlˌbɔrd/. In British English it is /ˈbɪlˌbɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in billboard?
Billboard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIL). Broken into parts: BIL · bord.
Is billboard 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 /ˈbɪlˌbɔːd/ (BIL-bawd).