How to pronounce phonebook
Say it like FOHN-buuk. Phonebook has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOHN).
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- FOHN
- buuk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phonebook pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOHNSay 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 phonebook
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FOHN-buuk.
What does phonebook mean?
- A directory of all the phone numbers used in a district.
- A large lookup table.
- To determine the identity of (an Internet user) by comparing personal information to real-world directories or databases (e.g., lists of people in phonebooks or relatives of those who have recently died).
Where does phonebook come from?
From phone + book.
Questions about saying phonebook
How do you pronounce phonebook?
Say FOHN-buuk. The American pronunciation is /ˈfoʊnˌbʊk/. In British English it is /ˈfəʊnˌbʊk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phonebook?
Phonebook has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOHN). Broken into parts: FOHN · buuk.
Is phonebook 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 /ˈfəʊnˌbʊk/ (FOHN-buuk).