How to pronounce boardgames
Say it like BORD-gaymz. Boardgames has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BORD).
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- BORD
- gaymz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boardgames 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.
- gaymzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of boardgames
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAWD-gaymz.
What does boardgames mean?
- plural of boardgame How to pronounce boardgame
Questions about saying boardgames
How do you pronounce boardgames?
Say BORD-gaymz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɔrdˌɡeɪmz/. In British English it is /ˈbɔːdˌɡeɪmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boardgames?
Boardgames has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BORD). Broken into parts: BORD · gaymz.
Is boardgames 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 /ˈbɔːdˌɡeɪmz/ (BAWD-gaymz).