Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

above board

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.92 in modern English

Syllables
above board
IPA
18
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
1
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

Openly, without deceit.

prep_phrase

Honestly, reputably.

Example Sentences

Etymology

See above-board.

Inflected Forms

aboveboard (alternative) above-board (alternative)

Phrases

by the book under the table on the up-and-up

Frequently Paired Words

by the book under the table on the up-and-up

Synonyms

straightforwardly transparently

Questions

What does above board mean?
Openly, without deceit.
Where does above board come from?
See above-board.

How to pronounce above board

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “above board”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “above board”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “above board” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.