How to pronounce keyboard
Say it like KEE-bord. Keyboard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEE).
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- KEE
- bord
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Keyboard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- bordGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of keyboard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KEE-bawd.
What does keyboard mean?
- device consisting of a set of keys on a piano or organ or typewriter or typesetting machine or computer or the like
- holder consisting of an arrangement of hooks on which keys or locks can be hung
Where does keyboard come from?
From key + board.
Words that rhyme with keyboard
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of keyboard.
Questions about saying keyboard
How do you pronounce keyboard?
Say KEE-bord. The American pronunciation is /ˈkiˌbɔrd/. In British English it is /ˈkiːˌbɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in keyboard?
Keyboard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEE). Broken into parts: KEE · bord.
Is keyboard 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 /ˈkiːˌbɔːd/ (KEE-bawd).