How to Pronounce "room and board"
expression
ROOM-and-BOARD
ROOM-and-BAWD
Definition
A phrase meaning a place to stay (room) and meals (board), often included as part of payment or benefits in jobs, schools, or housing.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹum/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈbɔɹd
British English
ɹˈuːm/ /ˈænd/ /bˈɔːd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ROOM-and-BOARD
UK
ROOM-and-BAWD
Listen in Context
The job includes room and board.
Students at the camp pay for room and board.
The college offers room and board for $500 a month.
I don't have to worry about meals since I get room and board at my new job.