How to pronounce paperboard
Say it like PAY-per-bord. Paperboard has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY).
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- PAY
- per
- bord
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paperboard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- perKeep 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 paperboard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAY-puh-bawd.
What does paperboard mean?
- A thick paper, or thin cardboard.
Where does paperboard come from?
From paper + board.
Questions about saying paperboard
How do you pronounce paperboard?
Say PAY-per-bord. The American pronunciation is /ˈpeɪpɚˌbɔrd/. In British English it is /ˈpeɪpəˌbɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paperboard?
Paperboard has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY). Broken into parts: PAY · per · bord.
Is paperboard 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 /ˈpeɪpəˌbɔːd/ (PAY-puh-bawd).