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