How to pronounce aboveboard
Say it like uh-BUHV-bord. Aboveboard has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUHV).
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- uh
- BUHV
- bord
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aboveboard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BUHVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- bordGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of aboveboard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-BUHV-bawd.
What does aboveboard mean?
- Alternative form of above-board.
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Questions about saying aboveboard
How do you pronounce aboveboard?
Say uh-BUHV-bord. The American pronunciation is /əˈbʌvˌbɔrd/. In British English it is /əˈbʌvˌbɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aboveboard?
Aboveboard has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUHV). Broken into parts: uh · BUHV · bord.
Is aboveboard pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈbʌvˌbɔːd/ (uh-BUHV-bawd).