How to pronounce bookish
Say it like BUUK-ish. Bookish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUK).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce bookish. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BUUK
- ish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bookish 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.
- ishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bookish
American and British speakers say bookish in essentially the same way: /ˈbʊkɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈbʊkɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUUK-ish.
What does bookish mean?
- Fond of reading or studying, especially said of someone lacking social skills as a result.
- Characterized by a method of expression generally found in books.
Where does bookish come from?
From book + -ish.
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Questions about saying bookish
How do you pronounce bookish?
Say BUUK-ish. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʊkɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈbʊkɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bookish?
Bookish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUK). Broken into parts: BUUK · ish.
Do Americans and Brits say bookish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʊkɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈbʊkɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.