How to pronounce boardroom
Say it like BOR-droom. Boardroom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOR).
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- BOR
- droom
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boardroom 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.
- droomGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of boardroom
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAW-droom.
What does boardroom mean?
- The room where a group of people (especially the board of a company or organization) conducts its meetings
- Corporations or corporate management considered as a section of society“Though the new law is popular among the general public, it is hated in the boardroom.”
Where does boardroom come from?
From board + room.
Questions about saying boardroom
How do you pronounce boardroom?
Say BOR-droom. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɔrˌdrum/. In British English it is /ˈbɔːˌdruːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boardroom?
Boardroom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOR). Broken into parts: BOR · droom.
Is boardroom 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 /ˈbɔːˌdruːm/ (BAW-droom).