How to pronounce sourcebook
Say it like SORS-buuk. Sourcebook has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SORS).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈsɔrsˌbʊk/SORS-buuk
UK British/ˈsɔːsˌbʊk/SAWS-buuk
- SORS
- buuk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sourcebook pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SORSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- buukGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of sourcebook
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SAWS-buuk.
What does sourcebook mean?
noun
- A book consisting of a collection of writings on a particular subject.
- A publication intended to supplement the core materials of a roleplaying game.
Where does sourcebook come from?
From source + book.
Questions about saying sourcebook
How do you pronounce sourcebook?
Say SORS-buuk. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɔrsˌbʊk/. In British English it is /ˈsɔːsˌbʊk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sourcebook?
Sourcebook has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SORS). Broken into parts: SORS · buuk.
Is sourcebook pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsɔːsˌbʊk/ (SAWS-buuk).