How to pronounce skateboarding
Say it like SKAYT-bor-ding. Skateboarding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAYT).
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- SKAYT
- bor
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skateboarding 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.
- borGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of skateboarding
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKAYT-baw-ding.
What does skateboarding mean?
- present participle and gerund of skateboard How to pronounce skateboard
- The act of riding on a skateboard.
Questions about saying skateboarding
How do you pronounce skateboarding?
Say SKAYT-bor-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈskeɪtˌbɔrdɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈskeɪtˌbɔːdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skateboarding?
Skateboarding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAYT). Broken into parts: SKAYT · bor · ding.
Is skateboarding 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 /ˈskeɪtˌbɔːdɪŋ/ (SKAYT-baw-ding).