How to pronounce phrasebook
Say it like FRAYZ-buuk. Phrasebook has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAYZ).
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- FRAYZ
- buuk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phrasebook pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRAYZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- buukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of phrasebook
American and British speakers say phrasebook in essentially the same way: /ˈfreɪzbʊk/ in the US and /ˈfreɪzbʊk/ in the UK.
British respelling: FRAYZ-buuk.
What does phrasebook mean?
- A book containing common phrases in two or more languages, used to learn a foreign language.
- A usually pocket-sized book consisting of everyday expressions and vocabulary in two languages and intended for travelers who wish to communicate with locals while in other countries.
- Of or pertaining to a phrasebook.
- Of one's fluency of a language, limited or deficient.
Where does phrasebook come from?
From phrase + book.
Questions about saying phrasebook
How do you pronounce phrasebook?
Say FRAYZ-buuk. The American pronunciation is /ˈfreɪzbʊk/. In British English it is /ˈfreɪzbʊk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phrasebook?
Phrasebook has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAYZ). Broken into parts: FRAYZ · buuk.
Do Americans and Brits say phrasebook the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfreɪzbʊk/ and the British form is /ˈfreɪzbʊk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.