How to pronounce bookstand
Say it like BUUK-stand. Bookstand has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUK).
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US American/ˈbʊkstænd/BUUK-stand
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- BUUK
- stand
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bookstand 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.
- standKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
What does bookstand mean?
noun
- A small stall where books are sold.
- A rack for holding books; a bookrack.
- A stand, made for holding books open.
Where does bookstand come from?
From book + stand.
Questions about saying bookstand
How do you pronounce bookstand?
Say BUUK-stand. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʊkstænd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bookstand?
Bookstand has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUK). Broken into parts: BUUK · stand.