How to pronounce sketchbook
Say it like SKECH-buuk. Sketchbook has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKECH).
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- SKECH
- buuk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sketchbook pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKECHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- buukGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of sketchbook
American and British speakers say sketchbook in essentially the same way: /ˈskɛtʃˌbʊk/ in the US and /ˈskɛtʃˌbʊk/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKECH-buuk.
What does sketchbook mean?
- A book or pad with blank pages for sketching; a sketch pad.
- A book of printed sketches.
- A printed book of literary sketches or skits.
Where does sketchbook come from?
From sketch + book.
Questions about saying sketchbook
How do you pronounce sketchbook?
Say SKECH-buuk. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɛtʃˌbʊk/. In British English it is /ˈskɛtʃˌbʊk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sketchbook?
Sketchbook has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKECH). Broken into parts: SKECH · buuk.
Do Americans and Brits say sketchbook the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskɛtʃˌbʊk/ and the British form is /ˈskɛtʃˌbʊk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.