How to pronounce yearbook
Say it like YEER-buuk. Yearbook has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YEER).
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- YEER
- buuk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yearbook pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- buukGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of yearbook
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: YEER-buuk.
What does yearbook mean?
- A reference book, published annually.
- A publication compiled by the graduating class of a high school or college, recording the year's events and containing photographs of students and faculty.
- A school subject in which students learn journalistic skills by compiling a yearbook.
Where does yearbook come from?
From year + book. Compare Saterland Frisian Jierbouk (“yearbook”), West Frisian jierboek (“yearbook”), Dutch jaarboek (“yearbook”), German Low German Johrbook (“yearbook”), German Jahrbuch (“yearbook”), Swedish årsbok (“yearbook”), Faroese
Questions about saying yearbook
How do you pronounce yearbook?
Say YEER-buuk. The American pronunciation is /ˈjɪrˌbʊk/. In British English it is /ˈjɪəˌbʊk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yearbook?
Yearbook has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YEER). Broken into parts: YEER · buuk.
Is yearbook 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 /ˈjɪəˌbʊk/ (YEER-buuk).