How to Pronounce "aboveboard"
word
əˈbəvˌbɔɹd
uh-BUV-bord
əˈbʌvbɔːd
uh-BUV-bawd
Definition
If something is aboveboard, it is honest, open, and legal; there is nothing secret or dishonest about it.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈbəvˌbɔɹd
British English
əˈbʌvbɔːd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-BUV-bord
UK
uh-BUV-bawd
Listen in Context
The deal was completely aboveboard.
We want our process to be aboveboard.
Is everything aboveboard with this contract?
Don’t worry, all payments are aboveboard here.