How to pronounce pegboard
Say it like PEG-bord. Pegboard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEG).
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- PEG
- bord
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pegboard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- bordGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of pegboard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PEG-bawd.
What does pegboard mean?
- A board that has a pattern of holes into which pegs are fitted; used especially to record the score in some card games.
- A metal board attached to the base of a metal display unit (FSDU) from which shelves, hooks or bars are attached (when bars are attached, they subsequently have pegs clipped onto them)
- A perforated form of hardboard.
- To fit or furnish with pegboard.
Where does pegboard come from?
From peg + board.
Questions about saying pegboard
How do you pronounce pegboard?
Say PEG-bord. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛɡˌbɔrd/. In British English it is /ˈpɛɡˌbɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pegboard?
Pegboard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEG). Broken into parts: PEG · bord.
Is pegboard 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 /ˈpɛɡˌbɔːd/ (PEG-bawd).