How to pronounce keyboards
Say it like KEE-bordz. Keyboards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEE).
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US American/ˈkiˌbɔrdz/KEE-bordz
UK British/ˈkiːˌbɔːdz/KEE-bawdz
- KEE
- bordz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Keyboards 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.
- bordzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of keyboards
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KEE-bawdz.
What does keyboards mean?
noun
- plural of keyboard How to pronounce keyboard
- third-person singular simple present indicative of keyboard How to pronounce keyboard
Questions about saying keyboards
How do you pronounce keyboards?
Say KEE-bordz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkiˌbɔrdz/. In British English it is /ˈkiːˌbɔːdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in keyboards?
Keyboards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEE). Broken into parts: KEE · bordz.
Is keyboards 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 /ˈkiːˌbɔːdz/ (KEE-bawdz).