How to pronounce checkerboarding
Say it like CHEK-er-bor-ding. Checkerboarding has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEK).
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- CHEK
- er
- bor
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Checkerboarding 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.
- borGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of checkerboarding
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHEK-uh-baw-ding.
What does checkerboarding mean?
- Synonym of checkerboard rendering.
- present participle and gerund of checkerboard How to pronounce checkerboard
Questions about saying checkerboarding
How do you pronounce checkerboarding?
Say CHEK-er-bor-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɛkɚˌbɔrdɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɛkəˌbɔːdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in checkerboarding?
Checkerboarding has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEK). Broken into parts: CHEK · er · bor · ding.
Is checkerboarding 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 /ˈtʃɛkəˌbɔːdɪŋ/ (CHEK-uh-baw-ding).