How to pronounce checkerboards
Say it like CHEK-er-bordz. Checkerboards has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEK).
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- CHEK
- er
- bordz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Checkerboards 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.
- bordzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of checkerboards
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHEK-uh-bawdz.
What does checkerboards mean?
- plural of checkerboard How to pronounce checkerboard
- third-person singular simple present indicative of checkerboard How to pronounce checkerboard
Questions about saying checkerboards
How do you pronounce checkerboards?
Say CHEK-er-bordz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɛkɚˌbɔrdz/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɛkəˌbɔːdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in checkerboards?
Checkerboards has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEK). Broken into parts: CHEK · er · bordz.
Is checkerboards 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 /ˈtʃɛkəˌbɔːdz/ (CHEK-uh-bawdz).