How to Pronounce "starboard"
word
/ˈstɑɹbɝd/
STAR-burd
/stˈɑːbəd/
STAR-buhd
Definition
Starboard is the right side of a ship or boat when you are facing the front. It is a fixed nautical direction, so it does not change with where you are standing.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈstɑɹbɝd/
British English
/stˈɑːbəd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STAR-burd
UK
STAR-buhd
Listen in Context
The lifeboat is on the starboard side of the ship.
Turn to starboard now.
We saw lights off the starboard side.
There's another boat coming up on our starboard side.