How to pronounce scrapbook
Say it like SKRAP-buuk. Scrapbook has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKRAP).
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- SKRAP
- buuk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scrapbook pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKRAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- buukGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of scrapbook
American and British speakers say scrapbook in essentially the same way: /ˈskræpˌbʊk/ in the US and /ˈskræpˌbʊk/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKRAP-buuk.
What does scrapbook mean?
- A book, similar to a notebook or journal, in which personal or family memorabilia and photos are collected and arranged.
- To create scrapbooks.
Where does scrapbook come from?
From scrap + book.
Questions about saying scrapbook
How do you pronounce scrapbook?
Say SKRAP-buuk. The American pronunciation is /ˈskræpˌbʊk/. In British English it is /ˈskræpˌbʊk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scrapbook?
Scrapbook has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKRAP). Broken into parts: SKRAP · buuk.
Do Americans and Brits say scrapbook the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskræpˌbʊk/ and the British form is /ˈskræpˌbʊk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.