Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

bookstore

/ˈbʊkstɔː/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.42 in modern English

Syllables
book-store
IPA
/ˈbʊkstɔː/
15
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A store where books are bought and sold.

noun

A stationery store.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From book + store.

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /ˈbʊkstɔː/

Inflected Forms

bookstores (plural) book store (alternative)

Derived Forms

bookstorekeeper

Phrases

adult bookstore e-bookstore used bookstore

Synonyms

bookshop bookstall

Questions

How do you pronounce bookstore?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈbʊkstɔː/.
What does bookstore mean?
A store where books are bought and sold.
Where does bookstore come from?
From book + store.

How to pronounce bookstore

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “bookstore”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈbʊkstɔː/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “bookstore” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.