How to pronounce signboard
Say it like SYNE-bord. Signboard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SYNE).
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- SYNE
- bord
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Signboard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SYNESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- bordGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of signboard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SYNE-bawd.
What does signboard mean?
- A board carrying a sign, or on which signs may be posted.
Where does signboard come from?
From sign + board.
Questions about saying signboard
How do you pronounce signboard?
Say SYNE-bord. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪnˌbɔrd/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪnˌbɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in signboard?
Signboard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SYNE). Broken into parts: SYNE · bord.
Is signboard 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 /ˈsaɪnˌbɔːd/ (SYNE-bawd).