How to pronounce wakeboarding
Say it like WAYK-bor-ding. Wakeboarding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAYK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈweɪkbɔrdɪŋ/WAYK-bor-ding
UK British/ˈweɪkbɔːdɪŋ/WAYK-baw-ding
- WAYK
- bor
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wakeboarding pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAYKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- borKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of wakeboarding
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WAYK-baw-ding.
What does wakeboarding mean?
noun
- A water sport where a rider on a small board is towed by a motor boat, attached by a cable.
Questions about saying wakeboarding
How do you pronounce wakeboarding?
Say WAYK-bor-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈweɪkbɔrdɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈweɪkbɔːdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wakeboarding?
Wakeboarding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAYK). Broken into parts: WAYK · bor · ding.
Is wakeboarding 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 /ˈweɪkbɔːdɪŋ/ (WAYK-baw-ding).