How to pronounce hardboard
Say it like HARD-bord. Hardboard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HARD).
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- HARD
- bord
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hardboard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HARDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- bordGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of hardboard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAHD-bawd.
What does hardboard mean?
- A high-density chipboard.
- To cover with hardboard.
Where does hardboard come from?
From hard + board.
Words that rhyme with hardboard
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hardboard.
Questions about saying hardboard
How do you pronounce hardboard?
Say HARD-bord. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑrdˌbɔrd/. In British English it is /ˈhɑːdˌbɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hardboard?
Hardboard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HARD). Broken into parts: HARD · bord.
Is hardboard 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 /ˈhɑːdˌbɔːd/ (HAHD-bawd).