How to pronounce chessboard
Say it like CHES-bord. Chessboard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHES).
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- CHES
- bord
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chessboard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- bordGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of chessboard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHES-bawd.
What does chessboard mean?
- A square playing surface divided into eight rows and eight columns, forming sixty-four equal squares arranged in an alternating pattern of colors across both rows and columns.
- A mathematical construction based on this pattern of squares.
Where does chessboard come from?
From chess + board.
Questions about saying chessboard
How do you pronounce chessboard?
Say CHES-bord. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɛsˌbɔrd/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɛsˌbɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chessboard?
Chessboard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHES). Broken into parts: CHES · bord.
Is chessboard 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 /ˈtʃɛsˌbɔːd/ (CHES-bawd).