American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'book' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "book" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "book"

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Simple pronunciation
buk
IPA transcription
/bʊk̚/
Word frequency
237th

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What does "book" mean?

  1. 1.a set of printed pages that are bound together inside a cover
  2. 2.to arrange to use or do something at a particular time in the future

Examples of "book" in a sentence

  • He read a book on the beach.
  • She reserved a book at the library.
  • The bookshelf was filled with old books.

How common is "book"?

Book is the 237th most common word in English.

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