How to Pronounce Borders

To pronounce "borders", say BORD-ers — 2 syllables, IPA /bɔːdəz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/bɔːdəz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “borders”

"borders" has 2 syllables: bord-ers. It rhymes with orders and boarders, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: boarders — easy to mix up when writing.

What does borders mean?

noun

  1. The outer edge of something.

    “the borders of the garden”

  2. A decorative strip around the edge of something.

    “There's a nice frilly border around the picture frame.”

verb

  1. To put a border on something.
  2. To form a border around; to bound.

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Words that rhyme with borders

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ordersboardersdisorderswardersrecorderssnowboarderscamcorders

Related words

edgesurroundabutframedelimitationadjoinmarginborderline

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "borders"?▾

"Borders" has 2 syllables: bord · ers.

What is the IPA transcription of "borders"?▾

The IPA transcription of "borders" is /bɔːdəz/.

What does "borders" mean?▾

Borders: The outer edge of something.

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