How to pronounce timberclad
Say it like TIM-ber-klad. Timberclad has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIM).
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- TIM
- ber
- klad
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Timberclad pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- berKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kladGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of timberclad
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TIM-buh-klad.
What does timberclad mean?
- Covered or sheathed with timber; having an exterior layer of wood.
Where does timberclad come from?
From timber + clad.
Questions about saying timberclad
How do you pronounce timberclad?
Say TIM-ber-klad. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪmbərˌklæd/. In British English it is /ˈtɪmbəˌklæd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in timberclad?
Timberclad has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIM). Broken into parts: TIM · ber · klad.
Is timberclad 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 /ˈtɪmbəˌklæd/ (TIM-buh-klad).