How to pronounce linerboard
Say it like LY-ner-bord. Linerboard has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY).
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- LY
- ner
- bord
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Linerboard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nerKeep 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 linerboard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LY-nuh-bawd.
What does linerboard mean?
- A kind of heavy paper used to line pallets etc.
Where does linerboard come from?
From liner + board.
Questions about saying linerboard
How do you pronounce linerboard?
Say LY-ner-bord. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪnɚˌbɔrd/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪnəˌbɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in linerboard?
Linerboard has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY). Broken into parts: LY · ner · bord.
Is linerboard 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 /ˈlaɪnəˌbɔːd/ (LY-nuh-bawd).