How to pronounce fiberboard
Say it like FY-ber-bord. Fiberboard has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY).
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- FY
- ber
- bord
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fiberboard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- berKeep 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 fiberboard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FY-buh-bawd.
What does fiberboard mean?
- A material made from wood chips or shavings, which are compressed and bonded with resin and formed into stiff sheets, and used in building or making furniture.
Where does fiberboard come from?
From fiber + board.
Questions about saying fiberboard
How do you pronounce fiberboard?
Say FY-ber-bord. The American pronunciation is /ˈfaɪbɚˌbɔrd/. In British English it is /ˈfaɪbəˌbɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fiberboard?
Fiberboard has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY). Broken into parts: FY · ber · bord.
Is fiberboard 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 /ˈfaɪbəˌbɔːd/ (FY-buh-bawd).