How to Pronounce Starboard

To pronounce "starboard", say STARB-oard — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈstɑɹbɚd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈstɑɹbɚd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “starboard”

"starboard" has 2 syllables: starb-oard. It rhymes with harbored and arbored, if that helps it stick.

What does starboard mean?

noun

  1. The righthand side of a ship, boat or aircraft when facing the front, or fore or bow. Used to unambiguously refer to directions according to the sides of the vessel, rather than those of a crew member or object.
  2. One of the two traditional watches aboard a ship standing a watch in two.

verb

  1. To put to the right, or starboard, side of a vessel.

    “to starboard the helm”

Synonyms

right

Antonyms

backboardlarboardport

Words that rhyme with starboard

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

harboredarboredbarbered

Related words

rightcatheadportdexterrightwardrightmostrighthandright-hand

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "starboard"?▾

"Starboard" has 2 syllables: starb · oard.

What is the IPA transcription of "starboard"?▾

The IPA transcription of "starboard" is /ˈstɑɹbɚd/.

What does "starboard" mean?▾

Starboard: The righthand side of a ship, boat or aircraft when facing the front, or fore or bow. Used to unambiguously refer to directions according to the sides of the vessel, rather than those of a crew member or object.

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