How to pronounce clipboard
Say it like KLIP-bord. Clipboard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLIP).
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- KLIP
- bord
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clipboard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLIPSay 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 clipboard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KLIP-bawd.
What does clipboard mean?
- A flat piece of rigid material, such as card or plastic, with a clip at one end under which papers can be held.
- A buffer in memory where the user can store data temporarily while transferring it from one place within an application to another or between applications.
- To attach to a clipboard.
Where does clipboard come from?
From clip + board.
Words that rhyme with clipboard
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clipboard.
Questions about saying clipboard
How do you pronounce clipboard?
Say KLIP-bord. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɪpˌbɔrd/. In British English it is /ˈklɪpˌbɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clipboard?
Clipboard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLIP). Broken into parts: KLIP · bord.
Is clipboard 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 /ˈklɪpˌbɔːd/ (KLIP-bawd).