To pronounce "across-the-board", say ACR-ossth-eb-oard — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
across-the-board
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ACR-ossth-eb-oard
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"across-the-board" has 4 syllables: acr-ossth-eb-oard.
adjective
“They recently made across-the-board changes to the benefits package.”
"Across-the-board" has 4 syllables: acr · ossth · eb · oard.
Across-the-board: Wide or comprehensive in scope or applicability.
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