How to pronounce snowboard
Say it like SNOH-bord. Snowboard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNOH).
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- SNOH
- bord
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snowboard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SNOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- bordGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of snowboard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SNOH-bawd.
What does snowboard mean?
- A board, somewhat like a broad ski, or a very long skateboard with no wheels, used in the sport of snowboarding.
- To ride a snowboard.
- To travel over (a slope etc.) on a snowboard.“I have snowboarded this slope a dozen times.”
Where does snowboard come from?
From snow + board.
Questions about saying snowboard
How do you pronounce snowboard?
Say SNOH-bord. The American pronunciation is /ˈsnoʊˌbɔrd/. In British English it is /ˈsnəʊˌbɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snowboard?
Snowboard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNOH). Broken into parts: SNOH · bord.
Is snowboard 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 /ˈsnəʊˌbɔːd/ (SNOH-bawd).