The correct spelling of the word "w board" is actually "whiteboard," pronounced /ˈwaɪt.bɔːrd/. The term "whiteboard" refers to a flat surface used for writing or displaying information, typically white in color and made of a smooth, glossy material. The word is spelled with a "wh" combination because the /w/ sound is pronounced with a slight puff of air, which is not present in words spelled with just a "w" such as "wood" (/wʊd/).