How to pronounce onboard
Say it like AHN-bord. Onboard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AHN).
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- AHN
- bord
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Onboard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AHNSay 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 onboard
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
- 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: on-BAWD.
What does onboard mean?
- Carried or used on or in a vehicle or vessel.
- Being a part of, being included in, participating in.“When it comes to security, everybody seems to be as onboard as I am.”
- On or in a vehicle or vessel; aboard; on board.
- To become a part of a group; (transitive) to incorporate (someone) into a group.
- To begin to use a product or service; to take (someone) on as a new customer of a product or service.
Where does onboard come from?
on + board, from on board (“phrase”), equivalent to on- + board.
Questions about saying onboard
How do you pronounce onboard?
Say AHN-bord. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑnˌbɔrd/. In British English it is /ɒnˈbɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in onboard?
Onboard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AHN). Broken into parts: AHN · bord.
Is onboard pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /ɒnˈbɔːd/ (on-BAWD).