How to pronounce bookcase
Say it like BUUK-kays. Bookcase has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUK).
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- BUUK
- kays
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bookcase pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUUKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- kaysGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of bookcase
American and British speakers say bookcase in essentially the same way: /ˈbʊkˌkeɪs/ in the US and /ˈbʊkˌkeɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUUK-kays.
What does bookcase mean?
- A piece of furniture for the storage and display of books.
Where does bookcase come from?
From book + case.
Questions about saying bookcase
How do you pronounce bookcase?
Say BUUK-kays. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʊkˌkeɪs/. In British English it is /ˈbʊkˌkeɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bookcase?
Bookcase has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUK). Broken into parts: BUUK · kays.
Do Americans and Brits say bookcase the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʊkˌkeɪs/ and the British form is /ˈbʊkˌkeɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.