How to pronounce dashboard
Say it like DASH-bord. Dashboard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DASH).
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- DASH
- bord
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dashboard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DASHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- bordGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of dashboard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DASH-bawd.
What does dashboard mean?
- A panel beneath the windshield of a vehicle or aircraft containing indicator gauges, compartments, and sometimes controls and indicator lights.
- The float of a paddle wheel.
- A graphical user interface for changing settings.“Log in to the dashboard to change your account settings.”
- To organize in a dashboard format.“Dashboarding your work can enhance productivity.”
Where does dashboard come from?
From dash (“to sprinkle; to splatter”) + board for meaning 1.
Questions about saying dashboard
How do you pronounce dashboard?
Say DASH-bord. The American pronunciation is /ˈdæʃˌbɔrd/. In British English it is /ˈdæʃˌbɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dashboard?
Dashboard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DASH). Broken into parts: DASH · bord.
Is dashboard 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 /ˈdæʃˌbɔːd/ (DASH-bawd).