How to Pronounce "centerboard"
word
ˈsɛntɚˌbɔrd
SEN-ter-bord
ˈsɛntəbɔːd
SEN-tuh-bawd
Definition
A centerboard is a flat, movable board under a small boat, especially a sailboat, which can be lowered or raised to help keep the boat stable and prevent it from drifting sideways.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɛntɚˌbɔrd
British English
ˈsɛntəbɔːd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SEN-ter-bord
UK
SEN-tuh-bawd
Listen in Context
The small sailboat has a centerboard for stability.
You can raise the centerboard in shallow water.
A centerboard helps stop the boat from drifting sideways.
If the centerboard gets stuck, it's really hard to turn the boat.