patchboard

Questions

What does patchboard mean?

A component of a manual telephone switchboard, or of various early data processing equipment, in which circuits are completed with cords on a matrix of connections.

Where does patchboard come from?

From patch + board.

How to pronounce patchboard

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