How to pronounce boardinghouse
Say it like BOR-ding-hows. Boardinghouse has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOR).
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- BOR
- ding
- hows
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boardinghouse 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.
- howsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of boardinghouse
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAW-ding-hows.
What does boardinghouse mean?
- Alternative spelling of boarding house.
Questions about saying boardinghouse
How do you pronounce boardinghouse?
Say BOR-ding-hows. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɔrdɪŋˌhaʊs/. In British English it is /ˈbɔːdɪŋˌhaʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boardinghouse?
Boardinghouse has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOR). Broken into parts: BOR · ding · hows.
Is boardinghouse 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 /ˈbɔːdɪŋˌhaʊs/ (BAW-ding-hows).