How to pronounce surfboard
Say it like SURF-bord. Surfboard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SURF).
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- SURF
- bord
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Surfboard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SURFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- bordGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of surfboard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SURF-bawd.
What does surfboard mean?
- A shaped waterproof plank, usually made of wood or foam and reinforced plastic, used to surf on waves.“One shark attacked the surfboard.”
- To use a surfboard; to surf.
Where does surfboard come from?
From surf + board.
Questions about saying surfboard
How do you pronounce surfboard?
Say SURF-bord. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɝfˌbɔrd/. In British English it is /ˈsɜːfˌbɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in surfboard?
Surfboard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SURF). Broken into parts: SURF · bord.
Is surfboard 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 /ˈsɜːfˌbɔːd/ (SURF-bawd).