How to Pronounce Whiteboard

To pronounce "whiteboard", say WHIT-eb-oard — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈwaɪtbɔːd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈwaɪtbɔːd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “whiteboard”

"whiteboard" has 3 syllables: whit-eb-oard.

What does whiteboard mean?

noun

  1. A writing board finished with a hard white material, which can be written upon using special non-permanent markers and subsequently wiped clean.
  2. (by extension) A collaborative tool allowing several users to write and draw on the same shared display.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "whiteboard"?▾

"Whiteboard" has 3 syllables: whit · eb · oard.

What is the IPA transcription of "whiteboard"?▾

The IPA transcription of "whiteboard" is /ˈwaɪtbɔːd/.

What does "whiteboard" mean?▾

Whiteboard: A writing board finished with a hard white material, which can be written upon using special non-permanent markers and subsequently wiped clean.

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