How to Pronounce Aboard

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/əˈbɔːd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “aboard”

"aboard" has 2 syllables: ab-oard. It rhymes with accord and lord, if that helps it stick.

What does aboard mean?

adverb

  1. On board; into or within a ship or boat; hence, into or within a railway car.

    “We all climbed aboard.”

  2. On or onto a horse, a camel, etc.

    “To sling a saddle aboard.”

preposition

  1. On board of; onto or into a ship, boat, train, plane.

    “We all went aboard the ship.”

  2. Onto a horse.

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Words that rhyme with aboard

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

accordlordoverlordabhorreduntowardhorderewardsoaredimploredchordawardwarlord

Related words

onboardalongsideshipboardboardedboardon-boardatopbord

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "aboard"?▾

"Aboard" has 2 syllables: ab · oard.

What is the IPA transcription of "aboard"?▾

The IPA transcription of "aboard" is /əˈbɔːd/.

What does "aboard" mean?▾

Aboard: On board; into or within a ship or boat; hence, into or within a railway car.

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