How to pronounce starboards
Say it like STAR-berrdz. Starboards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAR).
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- STAR
- berrdz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Starboards pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- berrdzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of starboards
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STAH-budz.
What does starboards mean?
- plural of starboard How to pronounce starboard
Questions about saying starboards
How do you pronounce starboards?
Say STAR-berrdz. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɑrbɚrdz/. In British English it is /ˈstɑːbədz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in starboards?
Starboards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAR). Broken into parts: STAR · berrdz.
Is starboards 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 /ˈstɑːbədz/ (STAH-budz).