How to pronounce footboard
Say it like FUUT-bord. Footboard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUUT).
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- FUUT
- bord
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Footboard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FUUTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- bordKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of footboard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FUUT-bawd.
What does footboard mean?
- An upright board across the foot of a bedstead.
- A board or small raised platform on which to support or rest the feet, such as that found in a carriage.
- A place to stand on a scooter or skateboard.
Where does footboard come from?
From foot + board. Compare Gothic 𐍆𐍉𐍄𐌿𐌱𐌰𐌿𐍂𐌳 (fōtubaurd).
Questions about saying footboard
How do you pronounce footboard?
Say FUUT-bord. The American pronunciation is /ˈfʊtbɔrd/. In British English it is /ˈfʊtbɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in footboard?
Footboard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUUT). Broken into parts: FUUT · bord.
Is footboard 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 /ˈfʊtbɔːd/ (FUUT-bawd).