How to Pronounce "chessboard"
word
ˈtʃɛsˌbɔɹd
CHESS-bord
tʃˈɛsbɔːd
CHESS-bawd
Definition
A chessboard is a square board with 64 squares of alternating colors, used to play chess.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtʃɛsˌbɔɹd
British English
tʃˈɛsbɔːd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
CHESS-bord
UK
CHESS-bawd
Listen in Context
Can you set up the chessboard for the next game?
There are 64 squares on a chessboard.
The chessboard is black and white.
I lost my favorite piece under the chessboard.