How to pronounce coursebook
Say it like KORS-buuk. Coursebook has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KORS).
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- KORS
- buuk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coursebook pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KORSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- buukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of coursebook
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAWS-buuk.
What does coursebook mean?
- A textbook, a book designed to accompany a specific academic course, or one specified by the writers of the course to be read by its students.
Where does coursebook come from?
From course + book.
Questions about saying coursebook
How do you pronounce coursebook?
Say KORS-buuk. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrsbʊk/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːsbʊk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coursebook?
Coursebook has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KORS). Broken into parts: KORS · buuk.
Is coursebook 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 /ˈkɔːsbʊk/ (KAWS-buuk).