How to pronounce checkerboard
Say it like CHEK-er-bord. Checkerboard has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEK).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce checkerboard. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- CHEK
- er
- bord
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Checkerboard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- bordGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of checkerboard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHEK-uh-bawd.
What does checkerboard mean?
- A square board divided into sixty-four equal squares arranged in eight rows and eight columns, with adjacent squares alternating in color, typically black and white, used to play chess, checkers or draughts.
- A pattern of squares of alternating colors.
- A style of negative cutting that avoids visible splice marks.
- To checker; to mark with an alternating pattern of light and dark.
Where does checkerboard come from?
From checker + board.
Questions about saying checkerboard
How do you pronounce checkerboard?
Say CHEK-er-bord. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɛkɚˌbɔrd/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɛkəˌbɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in checkerboard?
Checkerboard has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEK). Broken into parts: CHEK · er · bord.
Is checkerboard 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 /ˈtʃɛkəˌbɔːd/ (CHEK-uh-bawd).