How to pronounce boardgame
Say it like BORD-gaym. Boardgame has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BORD).
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- BORD
- gaym
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boardgame pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BORDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- gaymGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of boardgame
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAWD-gaym.
What does boardgame mean?
- Alternative form of board game.
Questions about saying boardgame
How do you pronounce boardgame?
Say BORD-gaym. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɔrdˌɡeɪm/. In British English it is /ˈbɔːdˌɡeɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boardgame?
Boardgame has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BORD). Broken into parts: BORD · gaym.
Is boardgame 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 /ˈbɔːdˌɡeɪm/ (BAWD-gaym).