How to pronounce pressboard
Say it like PRES-bord. Pressboard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRES).
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- PRES
- bord
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pressboard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRESSay 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 pressboard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PRES-bawd.
What does pressboard mean?
- A kind of highly sized rag paper or board, sometimes containing a small admixture of wood pulp.
Where does pressboard come from?
From press + board, because originally used in clothing presses.
Words that rhyme with pressboard
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pressboard.
Questions about saying pressboard
How do you pronounce pressboard?
Say PRES-bord. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɛsˌbɔrd/. In British English it is /ˈprɛsˌbɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pressboard?
Pressboard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRES). Broken into parts: PRES · bord.
Is pressboard 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 /ˈprɛsˌbɔːd/ (PRES-bawd).