How to pronounce bookrack
Say it like BUUK-rak. Bookrack has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUK).
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- BUUK
- rak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bookrack 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.
- rakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of bookrack
American and British speakers say bookrack in essentially the same way: /ˈbʊˌkræk/ in the US and /ˈbʊˌkræk/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUUK-rak.
What does bookrack mean?
- A rack for books; a bookshelf.
Where does bookrack come from?
From book + rack.
Questions about saying bookrack
How do you pronounce bookrack?
Say BUUK-rak. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʊˌkræk/. In British English it is /ˈbʊˌkræk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bookrack?
Bookrack has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUK). Broken into parts: BUUK · rak.
Do Americans and Brits say bookrack the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʊˌkræk/ and the British form is /ˈbʊˌkræk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.