How to pronounce boardwalk
Say it like BOR-dwawk. Boardwalk has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOR).
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- BOR
- dwawk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boardwalk 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.
- dwawkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of boardwalk
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAW-dwawk.
What does boardwalk mean?
- A slightly elevated path (walkway) for pedestrians over sandy or swampy ground, typically made out of wood; specifically (Canada, US) one running alongside a body of water or beach.
- To install a boardwalk over.
Where does boardwalk come from?
From board + walk.
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Questions about saying boardwalk
How do you pronounce boardwalk?
Say BOR-dwawk. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɔrˌdwɔk/. In British English it is /ˈbɔːdwɔːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boardwalk?
Boardwalk has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOR). Broken into parts: BOR · dwawk.
Is boardwalk 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 /ˈbɔːdwɔːk/ (BAW-dwawk).