How to Pronounce Paperboard

To pronounce "paperboard", say PAP-erb-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

10

Letters

PAP-erb-oard

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💡 Tip for remembering “paperboard”

"paperboard" has 3 syllables: pap-erb-oard. It rhymes with accord and lord, if that helps it stick.

What does paperboard mean?

noun

  1. A thick paper, or thin cardboard.

Words that rhyme with paperboard

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

accordlordoverlordabhorreduntowardhorderewardsoaredimploredchordawardwarlord

Related words

posterboardcardboardcartonboardboxfibreboardsackpaper

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "paperboard"?▾

"Paperboard" has 3 syllables: pap · erb · oard.

What does "paperboard" mean?▾

Paperboard: A thick paper, or thin cardboard.

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