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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

footboard

/ˈfʊtbɔː(ɹ)d/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.73 in modern English

Syllables
foot-board
IPA
/ˈfʊtbɔː(ɹ)d/
15
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An upright board across the foot of a bedstead.

noun

A board or small raised platform on which to support or rest the feet, such as that found in a carriage.

noun

A place to stand on a scooter or skateboard.

noun

A board serving as a step on a vehicle.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From foot + board. Compare Gothic 𐍆𐍉𐍄𐌿𐌱𐌰𐌿𐍂𐌳 (fōtubaurd).

Inflected Forms

footboards (plural)

Questions

How do you pronounce footboard?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈfʊtbɔː(ɹ)d/.
What does footboard mean?
An upright board across the foot of a bedstead.
Where does footboard come from?
From foot + board. Compare Gothic 𐍆𐍉𐍄𐌿𐌱𐌰𐌿𐍂𐌳 (fōtubaurd).

How to pronounce footboard

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