idiot board

Questions

What does idiot board mean?

A board held off camera during a live television broadcast to prompt the presenter.

Where does idiot board come from?

Implying that reading from a board, rather than thinking up things to say, does not require much intelligence.

How to pronounce idiot board

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “idiot 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 “idiot board”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “idiot board” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.