How to pronounce bordure
Say it like BOR-jer. Bordure has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOR).
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- BOR
- jer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bordure 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 "o" in go.
- jerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bordure
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAW-juh.
What does bordure mean?
- A contrasting border around a shield.
Where does bordure come from?
A collateral form of, and thus a doublet of border (from Middle English bordure).
Questions about saying bordure
How do you pronounce bordure?
Say BOR-jer. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊrdʒɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbɔːdʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bordure?
Bordure has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOR). Broken into parts: BOR · jer.
Is bordure 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 /ˈbɔːdʒə/ (BAW-juh).