How to pronounce notebook
Say it like NOHT-buuk. Notebook has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOHT).
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US American/ˈnoʊtˌbʊk/NOHT-buuk
UK British/ˈnəʊtˌbʊk/NOHT-buuk
- NOHT
- buuk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Notebook pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- buukGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of notebook
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NOHT-buuk.
What does notebook mean?
noun
- a book with blank pages for recording notes or memoranda
- a small compact portable computer
Where does notebook come from?
From note + book.
Questions about saying notebook
How do you pronounce notebook?
Say NOHT-buuk. The American pronunciation is /ˈnoʊtˌbʊk/. In British English it is /ˈnəʊtˌbʊk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in notebook?
Notebook has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOHT). Broken into parts: NOHT · buuk.
Is notebook pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈnəʊtˌbʊk/ (NOHT-buuk).