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book
Definition:
(nou) a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together) (nou) physical objects consisting of a number of pages bound together (nou) a compilation of the known facts regarding something or someone (nou) a written version of a play or other dramatic composition; used in preparing for a performance (nou) a record in which commercial accounts are recorded (nou) a collection of playing cards satisfying the rules of a card game (nou) a collection of rules or prescribed standards on the basis of which decisions are made (nou) the sacred writings of Islam revealed by God to the prophet Muhammad during his life at Mecca and Medina (nou) the sacred writings of the Christian religions (nou) a major division of a long written composition (nou) a number of sheets (ticket or stamps etc.) bound together on one edge
Phonetic Transcription:
bʊk
Examples:
It is the pity that the book is out of print.
The book is still in print in the US and the UK.
The open book represents the thirst for knowledge.
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Common mistakes of book pronunciation
- Misplacing vowel sounds: Some learners pronounce "book" as /bʊk/ (US) or /bʊk/ (UK), but confuse it with "broke" /broʊk/. Tip: Focus on the short "oo" sound, like in "look" /lʊk/.
- Incorrect stress placement: "Book" is a single-syllable word, so there's no stress to misplace. However, learners might try to emphasize it incorrectly. Tip: Remember, "book" has no secondary stress; it's simply /bʊk/.
- Overemphasizing the "b": Some may pronounce "book" with an exaggerated "b" sound, making it sound awkward. Tip: Keep the "b" soft and natural; it should flow into the vowel sound without tension.
- Confusing "book" with "broke": This mistake occurs when learners mix up the sounds, often saying /broʊk/ instead of /bʊk/. Tip: Practice differentiating between the short "oo" and the long "o" sounds to avoid confusion.
- Adding extra syllables: Some may accidentally say "book" as two syllables, like "boo-k". Tip: Remember, "book" is one syllable, pronounced /bʊk/ in both US and UK English.