How to pronounce containerboard
Say it like kun-TAY-ner-bord. Containerboard has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY).
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- kun
- TAY
- ner
- bord
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Containerboard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- bordGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of containerboard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kun-TAY-nuh-bawd.
What does containerboard mean?
- A form of paperboard especially manufactured for the production of corrugated fiberboard.
Where does containerboard come from?
From container + board.
Questions about saying containerboard
How do you pronounce containerboard?
Say kun-TAY-ner-bord. The American pronunciation is /kənˈteɪnɚˌbɔrd/. In British English it is /kənˈteɪnəˌbɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in containerboard?
Containerboard has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY). Broken into parts: kun · TAY · ner · bord.
Is containerboard 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 /kənˈteɪnəˌbɔːd/ (kun-TAY-nuh-bawd).