How to pronounce chipboard
Say it like CHIP-bord. Chipboard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHIP).
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- CHIP
- bord
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chipboard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- bordGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of chipboard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHIP-bawd.
What does chipboard mean?
- A building material made from wood chips compressed and bound with synthetic resin.
Where does chipboard come from?
From chip + board.
Words that rhyme with chipboard
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chipboard.
Questions about saying chipboard
How do you pronounce chipboard?
Say CHIP-bord. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɪpˌbɔrd/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɪpˌbɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chipboard?
Chipboard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHIP). Broken into parts: CHIP · bord.
Is chipboard 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 /ˈtʃɪpˌbɔːd/ (CHIP-bawd).