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How to pronounce skateboarding

skateboarding
/ˈskeɪtbɔːrdɪŋ/
3 syllables, stress on the first

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Skateboarding, sound by sound

/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/eɪ/as in dayGlide from “e” to a short “i”. One syllable.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/b/as in bedA voiced “b”. Do not turn it into “p” at the end of a word.
/ɔː/as in thoughtA long, open “aw” with rounded lips. Do not finish it with “oo”.
/r/as in redThe tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/d/as in dayTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/ŋ/as in singA nasal sound made with the back of the tongue. No “g” at the end.

In a sentence

Why is a skateboarding turtle chasing a cat?

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce skateboarding?

Skateboarding is pronounced /ˈskeɪtbɔːrdɪŋ/ in American English.

How many syllables are in skateboarding?

Skateboarding has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in skateboarding?

The first syllable: /ˈskeɪtbɔːrdɪŋ/.

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