How to pronounce plasterboard
Say it like PLAS-ter-bord. Plasterboard has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAS).
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US American/ˈplæstɚˌbɔrd/PLAS-ter-bord
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- PLAS
- ter
- bord
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plasterboard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- terKeep 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.
What does plasterboard mean?
noun
- A construction material consisting of a rigid panel of several layers of fibreboard or paper bonded to a gypsum core.
- To fit or reinforce with plasterboard.
Where does plasterboard come from?
From plaster + board.
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Questions about saying plasterboard
How do you pronounce plasterboard?
Say PLAS-ter-bord. The American pronunciation is /ˈplæstɚˌbɔrd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plasterboard?
Plasterboard has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAS). Broken into parts: PLAS · ter · bord.