How to pronounce outboards
Say it like OWT-bordz. Outboards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT).
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- OWT
- bordz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outboards 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.
- bordzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of outboards
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: OWT-bawdz.
What does outboards mean?
- plural of outboard How to pronounce outboard
Questions about saying outboards
How do you pronounce outboards?
Say OWT-bordz. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊtˌbɔrdz/. In British English it is /ˈaʊtˌbɔːdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outboards?
Outboards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT). Broken into parts: OWT · bordz.
Is outboards 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 /ˈaʊtˌbɔːdz/ (OWT-bawdz).