The spelling of the word "took board" can be a bit confusing, as it can be spelled in a variety of ways. The phonetic transcription of the word is /tʊk bɔrd/, which shows that the first part of the word is pronounced with a short "u" sound, while the second part is pronounced with a broad "o" sound. To remember the correct spelling, it may help to break the two parts of the word into separate words: "took" and "board".