How to pronounce snowboarder
Say it like SNOH-bor-der. Snowboarder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNOH).
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- SNOH
- bor
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snowboarder 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.
- borGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of snowboarder
- 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-baw-duh.
What does snowboarder mean?
- Someone who snowboards.
Where does snowboarder come from?
From snowboard + -er.
Questions about saying snowboarder
How do you pronounce snowboarder?
Say SNOH-bor-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈsnoʊˌbɔrdɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsnəʊˌbɔːdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snowboarder?
Snowboarder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNOH). Broken into parts: SNOH · bor · der.
Is snowboarder 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 /ˈsnəʊˌbɔːdə/ (SNOH-baw-duh).