How to Pronounce Baseboards

To pronounce "baseboards", say BAS-eb-oards — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

BAS-eb-oards

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💡 Tip for remembering “baseboards”

"baseboards" has 3 syllables: bas-eb-oards. It rhymes with wards and boards, if that helps it stick.

What does baseboards mean?

noun

  1. (finish carpentry, interior decorating) A panel or molding between the floor and the interior wall of a structure
  2. A similar panel at the base of a piece of furniture or equipment.

Synonyms

skirting board

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Words that rhyme with baseboards

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wardsboardshordestowardsrecordsaccordsbillboardsaffordssordesawardschordsrewards

Related words

mopboardfloorboardsfloorboardfootboardflooringbalustersfloorsbaseplate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "baseboards"?▾

"Baseboards" has 3 syllables: bas · eb · oards.

What does "baseboards" mean?▾

Baseboards: (finish carpentry, interior decorating) A panel or molding between the floor and the interior wall of a structure

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