How to pronounce bookcases
Say it like BUUK-kay-siz. Bookcases has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUK).
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- BUUK
- kay
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bookcases 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.
- kayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bookcases
American and British speakers say bookcases in essentially the same way: /ˈbʊkˌkeɪsɪz/ in the US and /ˈbʊkˌkeɪsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUUK-kay-siz.
What does bookcases mean?
- plural of bookcase How to pronounce bookcase
Questions about saying bookcases
How do you pronounce bookcases?
Say BUUK-kay-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʊkˌkeɪsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈbʊkˌkeɪsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bookcases?
Bookcases has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUK). Broken into parts: BUUK · kay · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say bookcases the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʊkˌkeɪsɪz/ and the British form is /ˈbʊkˌkeɪsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.