How to pronounce powerboat
Say it like POW-er-boht. Powerboat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POW).
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- POW
- er
- boht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Powerboat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- bohtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of powerboat
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POW-uh-boht.
What does powerboat mean?
- A small, fast motorboat.
Where does powerboat come from?
From power + boat.
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Questions about saying powerboat
How do you pronounce powerboat?
Say POW-er-boht. The American pronunciation is /ˈpaʊɚˌboʊt/. In British English it is /ˈpaʊəˌbəʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in powerboat?
Powerboat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POW). Broken into parts: POW · er · boht.
Is powerboat 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 /ˈpaʊəˌbəʊt/ (POW-uh-boht).