How to pronounce headboard
Say it like HED-bord. Headboard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HED).
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- HED
- bord
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Headboard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- bordGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of headboard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HED-bawd.
What does headboard mean?
- A vertical panel, either plain or upholstered, attached to the head of a bed.
- A panel, usually of metal, attached to the head of a fore-and-aft sail for additional strength.
- A board on the front of a train, carrying the train's name or that of the service it is on.
Where does headboard come from?
From head + board.
Questions about saying headboard
How do you pronounce headboard?
Say HED-bord. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛdˌbɔrd/. In British English it is /ˈhɛdˌbɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in headboard?
Headboard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HED). Broken into parts: HED · bord.
Is headboard 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 /ˈhɛdˌbɔːd/ (HED-bawd).