How to pronounce boarder
Say it like BOR-der. Boarder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOR).
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- BOR
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boarder 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.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of boarder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAW-duh.
What does boarder mean?
- A pupil who lives at school during term time.“The student body consisted primarily of boarders, except for a few children belonging to the school staff.”
- Someone who pays for meals and lodging in a house rather than a hotel.“When I left for college, my parents took on a boarder in my old room to help defray expenses.”
- One who boards a vehicle.
Where does boarder come from?
From board + -er.
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Words that rhyme with boarder
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Words that sound like boarder
Questions about saying boarder
How do you pronounce boarder?
Say BOR-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɔrdɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbɔːdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boarder?
Boarder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOR). Broken into parts: BOR · der.
Is boarder 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 /ˈbɔːdə/ (BAW-duh).
What words sound the same as boarder?
Boarder sounds the same as border in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.