How to pronounce speedboat
Say it like SPEED-boht. Speedboat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPEED).
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- SPEED
- boht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Speedboat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPEEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- bohtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of speedboat
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SPEED-boht.
What does speedboat mean?
- A fast boat, usually small (for 1-8 people).
- A boat designed and built for racing.
- A boat used for waterskiing.
- To travel by speedboat.
Where does speedboat come from?
From speed + boat.
Questions about saying speedboat
How do you pronounce speedboat?
Say SPEED-boht. The American pronunciation is /ˈspidˌboʊt/. In British English it is /ˈspiːdˌbəʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in speedboat?
Speedboat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPEED). Broken into parts: SPEED · boht.
Is speedboat pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈspiːdˌbəʊt/ (SPEED-boht).