How to pronounce gameboard
Say it like GAYM-bord. Gameboard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAYM).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce gameboard. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- GAYM
- bord
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gameboard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GAYMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- bordKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of gameboard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GAYM-bawd.
What does gameboard mean?
- A portable surface marked for playing a game, and on which the counters or other pieces are placed and moved.
- The playfield.
Where does gameboard come from?
From game + board. First attested in 1826.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying gameboard
How do you pronounce gameboard?
Say GAYM-bord. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡeɪmbɔrd/. In British English it is /ˈɡeɪmbɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gameboard?
Gameboard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAYM). Broken into parts: GAYM · bord.
Is gameboard 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 /ˈɡeɪmbɔːd/ (GAYM-bawd).