How to pronounce outboard
Say it like OWT-bord. Outboard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT).
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US American/ˈaʊtˌbɔrd/OWT-bord
UK British/ˈaʊtˌbɔːd/OWT-bawd
- OWT
- bord
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outboard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OWTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- bordGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of outboard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: OWT-bawd.
What does outboard mean?
noun
- An outboard motor.
- A vessel fitted with an outboard motor.
- A studio having outboard gear (compressor, equalizer, etc.).
- Situated outside the hull of a vessel.
- Positioned away from the center line of a ship or aircraft.
- Being or relating to an external effects unit such as compressor or equalizer.
Questions about saying outboard
How do you pronounce outboard?
Say OWT-bord. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊtˌbɔrd/. In British English it is /ˈaʊtˌbɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outboard?
Outboard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT). Broken into parts: OWT · bord.
Is outboard 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 /ˈaʊtˌbɔːd/ (OWT-bawd).