How to pronounce bookstore
Say it like BUUK-stor. Bookstore has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUK).
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- BUUK
- stor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bookstore 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.
- storGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of bookstore
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUUK-staw.
What does bookstore mean?
- A store where books are bought and sold.
- A stationery store.
Where does bookstore come from?
From book + store.
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Questions about saying bookstore
How do you pronounce bookstore?
Say BUUK-stor. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʊkˌstɔr/. In British English it is /ˈbʊkˌstɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bookstore?
Bookstore has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUK). Broken into parts: BUUK · stor.
Is bookstore pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbʊkˌstɔː/ (BUUK-staw).