How to pronounce schoolbook
Say it like SKOOL-buuk. Schoolbook has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOOL).
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- SKOOL
- buuk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Schoolbook pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKOOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- buukGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of schoolbook
American and British speakers say schoolbook in essentially the same way: /ˈskulˌbʊk/ in the US and /ˈskuːlˌbʊk/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKOOL-buuk.
What does schoolbook mean?
- A book used, or prepared for use, in schools; especially, a textbook.
Where does schoolbook come from?
From school + book.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying schoolbook
How do you pronounce schoolbook?
Say SKOOL-buuk. The American pronunciation is /ˈskulˌbʊk/. In British English it is /ˈskuːlˌbʊk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in schoolbook?
Schoolbook has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOOL). Broken into parts: SKOOL · buuk.
Do Americans and Brits say schoolbook the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskulˌbʊk/ and the British form is /ˈskuːlˌbʊk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.