How to pronounce cupboards
Say it like KUHB-erdz. Cupboards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHB).
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US American/ˈkʌbɚdz/KUHB-erdz
UK British/ˈkʌbədz/KUHB-udz
- KUHB
- erdz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cupboards pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erdzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of cupboards
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KUHB-udz.
What does cupboards mean?
noun
- plural of cupboard How to pronounce cupboard
Questions about saying cupboards
How do you pronounce cupboards?
Say KUHB-erdz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌbɚdz/. In British English it is /ˈkʌbədz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cupboards?
Cupboards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHB). Broken into parts: KUHB · erdz.
Is cupboards 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 /ˈkʌbədz/ (KUHB-udz).