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How to Pronounce “clapperboard” in English

/klæppɛrbɒʊrd/

clap·per·board

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IPA/klæppɛrbɒʊrd/
Syllablesclap·per·board
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What does “clapperboard” mean?

NOUN
  • A device consisting of a board on which information about a film being recorded is noted, and a hinged piece which is brought down on the board with a clap at the start and end of each take of the film; it is used to synchronize picture and sound during editing.
VERB
  • To use a clapperboard, especially to clap it to start a film take.

Example sentences

  • idea, we have a newscast clapperboard with us today. That's got Adam Fleming written all over it. I mean, maybe they're just trying to because it's like
  • Paddyy, I've got a present for you. Yep. Oh, a clapper board. It's a clapper board. If you're listening, not watching, for some reason, I have no

Common phrases

newscast clapperboard

How to pronounce “clapperboard

Syllables:
clap · per · board
IPA:
/klæppɛrbɒʊrd/
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the stressed syllable in the clips above — notice how surrounding sounds blend in natural speech.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce “clapperboard”?

“clapperboard” is pronounced /klæppɛrbɒʊrd/ (clap · per · board). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.

How many syllables are in “clapperboard”?

“clapperboard” has 3 syllables: clap · per · board.

What does “clapperboard” mean?

A device consisting of a board on which information about a film being recorded is noted, and a hinged piece which is brought down on the board with a clap at the start and end of each take of the film; it is used to synchronize picture and sound during editing.

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