How to pronounce motherboard
Say it like MUHTH-er-bord. Motherboard has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHTH).
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- MUHTH
- er
- bord
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Motherboard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MUHTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep 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 motherboard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MUHTH-uh-bawd.
What does motherboard mean?
- The primary circuit board of a personal computer, containing the circuitry for the central processing unit, keyboard, mouse and monitor, together with slots for other devices.
Where does motherboard come from?
Compound of mother + board.
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Questions about saying motherboard
How do you pronounce motherboard?
Say MUHTH-er-bord. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌðɚˌbɔrd/. In British English it is /ˈmʌðəˌbɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in motherboard?
Motherboard has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHTH). Broken into parts: MUHTH · er · bord.
Is motherboard 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 /ˈmʌðəˌbɔːd/ (MUHTH-uh-bawd).