How to pronounce paddleboat
Say it like PAD-ul-boht. Paddleboat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAD).
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- PAD
- ul
- boht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paddleboat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bohtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of paddleboat
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PAD-ul-boht.
What does paddleboat mean?
- A boat propelled by a paddle wheel
- a pedalo
Where does paddleboat come from?
From paddle + boat.
Questions about saying paddleboat
How do you pronounce paddleboat?
Say PAD-ul-boht. The American pronunciation is /ˈpædəlˌboʊt/. In British English it is /ˈpædəlˌbəʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paddleboat?
Paddleboat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAD). Broken into parts: PAD · ul · boht.
Is paddleboat pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈpædəlˌbəʊt/ (PAD-ul-boht).