How to pronounce fingerboard
Say it like FING-gher-bord. Fingerboard has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FING).
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- FING
- gher
- bord
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fingerboard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gherKeep 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 fingerboard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FING-guh-bawd.
What does fingerboard mean?
- A flat or roughly flat strip on the neck of a stringed instrument, against which the strings are pressed to shorten the vibrating length and produce notes of higher pitches.
- A miniature skateboard or snowboard that is propelled by the fingers.
- Synonym of hangboard (“device for building finger strength”).
Where does fingerboard come from?
From finger + board.
Questions about saying fingerboard
How do you pronounce fingerboard?
Say FING-gher-bord. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪŋɡɚˌbɔrd/. In British English it is /ˈfɪŋɡəˌbɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fingerboard?
Fingerboard has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FING). Broken into parts: FING · gher · bord.
Is fingerboard 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 /ˈfɪŋɡəˌbɔːd/ (FING-guh-bawd).