How to pronounce bored
Say it like BORD. Bored is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BORD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bored pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BORDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of bored
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAWD.
What does bored mean?
- tired of the world“bored with life”“strolled through the museum with a bored air”
- uninterested because of frequent exposure or indulgence“his blase indifference”“a petulant blase air”
Where does bored come from?
From bore + -ed.
Words that rhyme with bored
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bored.
Words that sound like bored
Questions about saying bored
How do you pronounce bored?
Say BORD. The American pronunciation is /bɔrd/. In British English it is /bɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bored?
Bored is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BORD.
Is bored 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 /bɔːd/ (BAWD).
What words sound the same as bored?
Bored sounds the same as board in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.