How to pronounce bookmobile
Say it like BUUK-moh-beel. Bookmobile has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUK).
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- BUUK
- moh
- beel
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bookmobile 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.
- mohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- beelGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bookmobile
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BUUK-moh-beel.
What does bookmobile mean?
- A mobile library; especially, a large van designed to transport a portion of some library's collection.
Where does bookmobile come from?
From book + -mobile.
Questions about saying bookmobile
How do you pronounce bookmobile?
Say BUUK-moh-beel. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʊkmoʊˌbil/. In British English it is /ˈbʊkməʊˌbiːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bookmobile?
Bookmobile has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUK). Broken into parts: BUUK · moh · beel.
Is bookmobile pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈbʊkməʊˌbiːl/ (BUUK-moh-beel).