How to pronounce inboard
Say it like IN-bord. Inboard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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US American/ˈɪnˌbɔrd/IN-bord
UK British/ˈɪnˌbɔːd/IN-bawd
- IN
- bord
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inboard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- bordGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of inboard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: IN-bawd.
What does inboard mean?
adjective
- Situated within the hull of a vessel.
- Positioned nearer to the center line of a vessel.“The Airbus A380 only has thrust reversers on its inboard engines.”
- An engine located within the hull of a ship.
- A boat with such an engine.
- To discount a product in order to increase sales.
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Questions about saying inboard
How do you pronounce inboard?
Say IN-bord. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnˌbɔrd/. In British English it is /ˈɪnˌbɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inboard?
Inboard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · bord.
Is inboard 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 /ˈɪnˌbɔːd/ (IN-bawd).