How to Pronounce Mortarboard

To pronounce "mortarboard", say MORT-arb-oard — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

MORT-arb-oard

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💡 Tip for remembering “mortarboard”

"mortarboard" has 3 syllables: mort-arb-oard.

What does mortarboard mean?

noun

  1. A square board, with a handle, on which mortar or plaster is carried: a hawk.
  2. An academic cap that has a flat square top with a tassel.

Synonyms

caphawk

Related words

capmortarmortarmanmortariummortressmeteormounturemounter

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mortarboard"?▾

"Mortarboard" has 3 syllables: mort · arb · oard.

What does "mortarboard" mean?▾

Mortarboard: A square board, with a handle, on which mortar or plaster is carried: a hawk.

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