How to pronounce leaderboard
Say it like LEE-der-bord. Leaderboard has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE).
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- LEE
- der
- bord
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leaderboard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- bordGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of leaderboard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LEE-duh-bawd.
What does leaderboard mean?
- A board showing the ranking of leaders in a competition.
- An advertisement on a web page spanning the width of the page and shallow in height.
Where does leaderboard come from?
From leader + board.
Questions about saying leaderboard
How do you pronounce leaderboard?
Say LEE-der-bord. The American pronunciation is /ˈlidɚˌbɔrd/. In British English it is /ˈliːdəˌbɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leaderboard?
Leaderboard has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE). Broken into parts: LEE · der · bord.
Is leaderboard 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 /ˈliːdəˌbɔːd/ (LEE-duh-bawd).