How to pronounce chessboards
Say it like CHES-bordz. Chessboards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHES).
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- CHES
- bordz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chessboards 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.
- bordzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of chessboards
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHES-bawdz.
What does chessboards mean?
- plural of chessboard How to pronounce chessboard
Questions about saying chessboards
How do you pronounce chessboards?
Say CHES-bordz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɛsˌbɔrdz/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɛsˌbɔːdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chessboards?
Chessboards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHES). Broken into parts: CHES · bordz.
Is chessboards 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 /ˈtʃɛsˌbɔːdz/ (CHES-bawdz).