How to Pronounce Boards

To pronounce "boards", say BOARDS — one syllable, IPA /bɔːdz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/bɔːdz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “boards”

"boards" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with wards and hordes, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: bordes — easy to mix up when writing.

What does boards mean?

noun

  1. A relatively long, wide and thin piece of any material, usually wood or similar, often for use in construction or furniture-making.
  2. A device (e.g., switchboard) containing electrical switches and other controls and designed to control lights, sound, telephone connections, etc.

noun

  1. A rebound.

noun

  1. (with "the") A stage (as in a theater).
  2. Structure around a rink for ice hockey.

Words that rhyme with boards

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wardshordestowardsrecordsaccordsbillboardsaffordsbaseboardssordesawardschordsrewards

Related words

panelplanktableroomcard

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "boards"?▾

"Boards" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "boards"?▾

The IPA transcription of "boards" is /bɔːdz/.

What does "boards" mean?▾

Boards: A relatively long, wide and thin piece of any material, usually wood or similar, often for use in construction or furniture-making.

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