How to pronounce scoreboard
Say it like SKOR-bord. Scoreboard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOR).
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- SKOR
- bord
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scoreboard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- bordGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of scoreboard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKAW-bawd.
What does scoreboard mean?
- A large board that displays the score in a game or contest.
- A similar board that also displays each batsman's score, and many statistics and pieces of information.
- A listing of various similar entities along with their properties, such as status or rank.
- A taunt that reminds someone that they are losing or have lost.
Where does scoreboard come from?
From score + board.
Words that rhyme with scoreboard
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Questions about saying scoreboard
How do you pronounce scoreboard?
Say SKOR-bord. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɔrˌbɔrd/. In British English it is /ˈskɔːˌbɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scoreboard?
Scoreboard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOR). Broken into parts: SKOR · bord.
Is scoreboard 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 /ˈskɔːˌbɔːd/ (SKAW-bawd).