How to pronounce skateboard
Say it like SKAYT-bord. Skateboard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAYT).
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- SKAYT
- bord
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skateboard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKAYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- bordGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of skateboard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKAYT-bawd.
What does skateboard mean?
- A narrow, wooden or plastic platform mounted on pairs of wheels, on which one stands and propels oneself by pushing along the ground with one foot.“She's been riding skateboards since she was eight years old.”
- A skateboard vehicle chassis: a chassis format, used for electric vehicles, which holds the drive motors and power energy store (i.e. batteries), forming the vehicular base; an instance of this format.“A new crossover model will arrive next year and will be based on an existing skateboard.”
- To use a skateboard.
Where does skateboard come from?
From skate + board. The foot-treadable skateboard sense (noun sense 1) came first (mid-20th century).
Questions about saying skateboard
How do you pronounce skateboard?
Say SKAYT-bord. The American pronunciation is /ˈskeɪtˌbɔrd/. In British English it is /ˈskeɪtbɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skateboard?
Skateboard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAYT). Broken into parts: SKAYT · bord.
Is skateboard 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 /ˈskeɪtbɔːd/ (SKAYT-bawd).