How to pronounce hornbook
Say it like HORN-buuk. Hornbook has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HORN).
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- HORN
- buuk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hornbook pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HORNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- buukGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of hornbook
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAWN-buuk.
What does hornbook mean?
- A legal textbook that provides a basic overview of a particular area of law.
Where does hornbook come from?
From horn + book.
Questions about saying hornbook
How do you pronounce hornbook?
Say HORN-buuk. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɔrnˌbʊk/. In British English it is /ˈhɔːnˌbʊk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hornbook?
Hornbook has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HORN). Broken into parts: HORN · buuk.
Is hornbook 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 /ˈhɔːnˌbʊk/ (HAWN-buuk).