How to pronounce wordbook
Say it like WURD-buuk. Wordbook has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WURD).
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- WURD
- buuk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wordbook pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WURDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- buukGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of wordbook
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WURD-buuk.
What does wordbook mean?
- A dictionary.
- A reference book that focuses mainly on lexicon (vocabulary), spelling, and (sometimes) syllabication, but with little to no information about definitions, synonyms, history, or usage.
- The libretto of an opera.
Where does wordbook come from?
1590, from word + book.
Questions about saying wordbook
How do you pronounce wordbook?
Say WURD-buuk. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɝdˌbʊk/. In British English it is /ˈwɜːdˌbʊk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wordbook?
Wordbook has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WURD). Broken into parts: WURD · buuk.
Is wordbook 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 /ˈwɜːdˌbʊk/ (WURD-buuk).