How to Pronounce "above board"
expression
əˈbəv/ /ˈbɔɹd
uh-BUHV-BORD
əbˈʌv/ /bˈɔːd
uh-BUV-BAWD
Definition
If something is above board, it is honest, open, and legal. People use this to describe actions or deals that are transparent and have nothing to hide.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈbəv/ /ˈbɔɹd
British English
əbˈʌv/ /bˈɔːd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-BUHV-BORD
UK
uh-BUV-BAWD
Listen in Context
The deal was completely above board.
Everything in the company is above board.
We want our project to be above board.
Don’t worry, all the paperwork is above board.