How to pronounce boarding
Say it like BOR-ding. Boarding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOR).
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- BOR
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boarding 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.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of boarding
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAW-ding.
What does boarding mean?
- the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft
- a structure of boards
Where does boarding come from?
By surface analysis, board + -ing.
Words that rhyme with boarding
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of boarding.
Questions about saying boarding
How do you pronounce boarding?
Say BOR-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɔrdɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbɔːdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boarding?
Boarding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOR). Broken into parts: BOR · ding.
Is boarding 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 /ˈbɔːdɪŋ/ (BAW-ding).