How to pronounce springboard
Say it like SPRING-bord. Springboard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPRING).
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- SPRING
- bord
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Springboard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPRINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- bordGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of springboard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPRING-bawd.
What does springboard mean?
- A board consisting of a flexible, springy, cantilevered platform that propels one into the air, used for diving or gymnastics.
- Something that acts as a catalyst to begin or accelerate an action or growth.“The opportunity acted as a springboard for their success.”
- To launch or propel as if from a springboard, especially toward political office.
Where does springboard come from?
From spring + board.
Questions about saying springboard
How do you pronounce springboard?
Say SPRING-bord. The American pronunciation is /ˈsprɪŋˌbɔrd/. In British English it is /ˈsprɪŋˌbɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in springboard?
Springboard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPRING). Broken into parts: SPRING · bord.
Is springboard 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 /ˈsprɪŋˌbɔːd/ (SPRING-bawd).