How to pronounce workbook
Say it like WURK-buuk. Workbook has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WURK).
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- WURK
- buuk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Workbook pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WURKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- buukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of workbook
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WURK-buuk.
What does workbook mean?
- A book, used by a student, in which answers and workings may be entered besides questions and exercises.
- A book, used by a business, containing a record of work to be done, or work completed.
- A collection of spreadsheets stored in the same file.
Where does workbook come from?
From work + book.
Questions about saying workbook
How do you pronounce workbook?
Say WURK-buuk. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɝkbʊk/. In British English it is /ˈwɜːkbʊk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in workbook?
Workbook has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WURK). Broken into parts: WURK · buuk.
Is workbook 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 /ˈwɜːkbʊk/ (WURK-buuk).