How to pronounce seaboard
Say it like SEE-bord. Seaboard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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- SEE
- bord
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seaboard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- bordGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of seaboard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SEE-bawd.
What does seaboard mean?
- The area bordering the sea; a coastline; a sealine.
Where does seaboard come from?
From earlier sea-bord, perhaps continuing (with change in meaning) Middle English see bord (“porthole cover, seaward side”), equivalent to sea + board.
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Words that rhyme with seaboard
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Questions about saying seaboard
How do you pronounce seaboard?
Say SEE-bord. The American pronunciation is /ˈsiˌbɔrd/. In British English it is /ˈsiːˌbɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seaboard?
Seaboard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · bord.
Is seaboard 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 /ˈsiːˌbɔːd/ (SEE-bawd).