How to pronounce keyboarding
Say it like KEE-bor-ding. Keyboarding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEE).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈkiˌbɔrdɪŋ/KEE-bor-ding
UK British/ˈkiːˌbɔːdɪŋ/KEE-baw-ding
- KEE
- bor
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Keyboarding 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.
- borGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of keyboarding
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KEE-baw-ding.
What does keyboarding mean?
noun
- The act of typing at a keyboard (with or without a mouse or other pointing device)
- present participle and gerund of keyboard How to pronounce keyboard
Where does keyboarding come from?
From keyboard + -ing.
Questions about saying keyboarding
How do you pronounce keyboarding?
Say KEE-bor-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈkiˌbɔrdɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkiːˌbɔːdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in keyboarding?
Keyboarding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEE). Broken into parts: KEE · bor · ding.
Is keyboarding 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 /ˈkiːˌbɔːdɪŋ/ (KEE-baw-ding).