How to pronounce logboard
Say it like LAHG-bord. Logboard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAHG).
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- LAHG
- bord
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Logboard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAHGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- bordKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of logboard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: LOG-bawd.
What does logboard mean?
- A board on a vessel displaying the current portion of the log, to be transcribed later into the logbook.
Where does logboard come from?
Attested since 1659 as log-board.
Questions about saying logboard
How do you pronounce logboard?
Say LAHG-bord. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɑɡbɔrd/. In British English it is /ˈlɒɡbɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in logboard?
Logboard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAHG). Broken into parts: LAHG · bord.
Is logboard 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 /ˈlɒɡbɔːd/ (LOG-bawd).