How to pronounce boarded
Say it like BOR-dud. Boarded has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOR).
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- BOR
- dud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boarded pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- dudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of boarded
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAW-dud.
What does boarded mean?
- wooden, built with pieces of wood
- simple past and past participle of board How to pronounce board
Words that rhyme with boarded
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Questions about saying boarded
How do you pronounce boarded?
Say BOR-dud. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɔrdəd/. In British English it is /ˈbɔːdəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boarded?
Boarded has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOR). Broken into parts: BOR · dud.
Is boarded 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 /ˈbɔːdəd/ (BAW-dud).