How to pronounce switchboard
Say it like SWICH-bord. Switchboard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWICH).
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- SWICH
- bord
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Switchboard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SWICHSay 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 switchboard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SWICH-bawd.
What does switchboard mean?
- The electronic panel that is used to direct telephone calls to the desired recipient.
- A large piece of power-distribution equipment that directs electricity to multiple loads.
- To transmit or relay through, as if through, a switchboard.
Where does switchboard come from?
From switch + board.
Questions about saying switchboard
How do you pronounce switchboard?
Say SWICH-bord. The American pronunciation is /ˈswɪtʃˌbɔrd/. In British English it is /ˈswɪtʃˌbɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in switchboard?
Switchboard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWICH). Broken into parts: SWICH · bord.
Is switchboard 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 /ˈswɪtʃˌbɔːd/ (SWICH-bawd).