springboard
noun, verb
springboard is spelled S-P-R-I-N-G-B-O-A-R-D: 11 letters and 2 syllables. It appears about once in every 1 million words in written English, the 29,270th most frequent word form (wordfreq, 2021 data). As a noun, springboard means “A board consisting of a flexible, springy, cantilevered platform that propels one into the air, used for diving or gymnastics” (English Wiktionary, September 2026). The plural of springboard is springboards.
How many letters and syllables are in springboard?
| Letters | 11: S-P-R-I-N-G-B-O-A-R-D |
|---|---|
| Syllables | 2 (from its American pronunciation) |
| In writing | about once in every 1 million words; the 29,270th most frequent word form |
| Wrong spellings searched | none measured in search |
Sources: letters and syllables from the English Wiktionary's hyphenation or pronunciation and the CMU Pronouncing Dictionary; written frequency: wordfreq 3.1 (a 2021 snapshot of Wikipedia, subtitles, news, books, web text and social media).
How common is springboard?
Springboard appears about once in every 1 million words in written English, the 29,270th most frequent word form in the list.
Source: written frequency: wordfreq 3.1 (a 2021 snapshot of Wikipedia, subtitles, news, books, web text and social media).
How do you pronounce springboard?
- US
Springboard has 2 syllables (counted from its American pronunciation in the CMU Pronouncing Dictionary).
Source: English Wiktionary, dump of September 2, 2026 (CC BY-SA 4.0), through kaikki.org (Wiktextract). Recordings: En-us-springboard.ogg, Wikimedia Commons (author and licence on each file's page).
Words people confuse with springboard
Also written: spring-board (one word or two).
Sources: English Wiktionary (homophones, alternative spellings).
Forms of springboard
- springboards plural, present, singular, he/she/it
- springboarding participle, present
- springboarded participle, past
Source: English Wiktionary, dump of September 2, 2026 (CC BY-SA 4.0), through kaikki.org (Wiktextract).
What does springboard mean?
The meanings the English Wiktionary records, quoted as written there (source below).
noun
- 1
A board consisting of a flexible, springy, cantilevered platform that propels one into the air, used for diving or gymnastics.
- 2
Something that acts as a catalyst to begin or accelerate an action or growth.
The opportunity acted as a springboard for their success.
verb
- 1
To launch or propel as if from a springboard, especially toward political office.
Source: English Wiktionary, dump of September 2, 2026 (CC BY-SA 4.0), through kaikki.org (Wiktextract).
Springboard in Spanish, French, German and Portuguese
In the sense flexible diving board:
| Language | Words |
|---|---|
| French | tremplin |
| German | Sprungbrett |
| Portuguese | trampolim |
| Spanish | trampolín, palanca |
Source: English Wiktionary, dump of September 2, 2026 (CC BY-SA 4.0), through kaikki.org (Wiktextract). Translations are Wiktionary's, by sense; a linked word has its own PlainSpell page.
Where does springboard come from?
From spring + board.
Source: English Wiktionary, dump of September 2, 2026 (CC BY-SA 4.0), through kaikki.org (Wiktextract).