How to Pronounce "baseboards"
word
ˈbeɪsˌbɔɹdz
BAYS-bordz
ˈbeɪsbɔːdz
BAYS-bawdz
Definition
Baseboards are narrow boards that cover the joint between the wall and the floor, usually found at the bottom of walls in a room.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbeɪsˌbɔɹdz
British English
ˈbeɪsbɔːdz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAYS-bordz
UK
BAYS-bawdz
Listen in Context
The painter cleaned the baseboards before starting his work.
She painted the baseboards white to match the walls.
Dust collects easily on baseboards.
After we moved in, replacing the old baseboards was our first project.