How to pronounce surfboards
Say it like SURF-bordz. Surfboards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SURF).
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- SURF
- bordz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Surfboards 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.
- bordzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of surfboards
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SURF-bawdz.
What does surfboards mean?
- plural of surfboard How to pronounce surfboard
Questions about saying surfboards
How do you pronounce surfboards?
Say SURF-bordz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɝfˌbɔrdz/. In British English it is /ˈsɜːfˌbɔːdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in surfboards?
Surfboards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SURF). Broken into parts: SURF · bordz.
Is surfboards 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 /ˈsɜːfˌbɔːdz/ (SURF-bawdz).