How to Pronounce Books

To pronounce "books", say BOOKS — one syllable, IPA /bʊks/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

Letters

/bʊks/

IPA

"books" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with looks and brooks, if that helps it stick.

noun

A collection of sheets of paper bound together to hinge at one edge, containing printed or written material, pictures, etc.
“He was frustrated because he couldn't find anything about dinosaurs in the book.”
A long work fit for publication, typically prose, such as a novel or textbook, and typically published as such a bound collection of sheets, but now sometimes electronically as an e-book.
“I have three copies of his first book.”

verb

To reserve (something) for future use.
“I can book tickets for the concert next week.”
To write down, to register or record in a book or as in a book.
“They booked that message from the hill”

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

How many syllables are in "books"?▾

"Books" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "books"?▾

The IPA transcription of "books" is /bʊks/.

What does "books" mean?▾

Books: A collection of sheets of paper bound together to hinge at one edge, containing printed or written material, pictures, etc.

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