How to Pronounce "floorboard"
word
ˈfɫɔɹˌbɔɹd
FLOR-bord
flˈɔːbɔːd
fl-OR-bawd
Definition
A long, flat piece of wood or similar material that forms part of the surface of a floor in a building.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɫɔɹˌbɔɹd
British English
flˈɔːbɔːd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FLOR-bord
UK
fl-OR-bawd
Listen in Context
The old house had a broken floorboard near the door.
Please don’t jump; the floorboards might be weak here.
He hid the key under a floorboard.
Watch out for that loose floorboard—it’ll trip you every time.