How to pronounce mopboard
Say it like MAHP-bord. Mopboard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAHP).
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- MAHP
- bord
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mopboard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- bordGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of mopboard
- 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: MOP-bawd.
What does mopboard mean?
- A skirting board (to protect a wall from wet mops)
Where does mopboard come from?
From mop + board.
Questions about saying mopboard
How do you pronounce mopboard?
Say MAHP-bord. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑpˌbɔrd/. In British English it is /ˈmɒpˌbɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mopboard?
Mopboard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAHP). Broken into parts: MAHP · bord.
Is mopboard 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 /ˈmɒpˌbɔːd/ (MOP-bawd).