How to Pronounce "open and aboveboard"
expression
OH-puhn and uh-BUV-bord
OH-puhn and uh-BUV-bawd
Definition
Honest and straightforward; done in a way that is clear, without trying to hide anything wrong or secret.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈoʊpən/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /əˈbəvˌbɔɹd
British English
ˈəʊpən/ /ˈænd/ /əˈbʌvbɔːd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OH-puhn and uh-BUV-bord
UK
OH-puhn and uh-BUV-bawd
Listen in Context
All our business deals are open and aboveboard.
They want the process to be open and aboveboard.
You can trust her; she is always open and aboveboard.
Let’s keep everything open and aboveboard so no one gets the wrong idea.