How to pronounce dartboard
Say it like DART-bord. Dartboard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DART).
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- DART
- bord
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dartboard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DARTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- bordKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of dartboard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DAHT-bawd.
What does dartboard mean?
- A board used as a target for throwing darts.
Where does dartboard come from?
From dart + board.
Questions about saying dartboard
How do you pronounce dartboard?
Say DART-bord. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑrtbɔrd/. In British English it is /ˈdɑːtbɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dartboard?
Dartboard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DART). Broken into parts: DART · bord.
Is dartboard 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 /ˈdɑːtbɔːd/ (DAHT-bawd).