How to pronounce hoverboard
Say it like HUHV-er-bord. Hoverboard has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHV).
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- HUHV
- er
- bord
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hoverboard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HUHVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- bordKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of hoverboard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HOV-uh-bord.
What does hoverboard mean?
- A levitating board that can be ridden in the manner of a surfboard or skateboard.
- A small self-balancing two-wheeled motorised vehicle, related to a scooter.
- To travel by hoverboard.
Where does hoverboard come from?
From hover + board, patterned off of skateboard.
Questions about saying hoverboard
How do you pronounce hoverboard?
Say HUHV-er-bord. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʌvɚbɔrd/. In British English it is /ˈhɒvəbɔrd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hoverboard?
Hoverboard has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHV). Broken into parts: HUHV · er · bord.
Is hoverboard 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 /ˈhɒvəbɔrd/ (HOV-uh-bord).