Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

guidebook

/ɡˈaɪdbˌʊk/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.95 in modern English

Syllables: guide-book
IPA: /ɡˈaɪdbˌʊk/

17

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Alternative spelling of guide book.

Example Sentences

"Having departed Inverness on time, I take the advice of several guidebooks and sit in a right-hand-side seat, which should afford me uninterrupted views of the sea as the train winds its way north."

Inflected Forms

guidebooks (plural)

Derived Forms

guidebookish

Synonyms

guide

Questions

How do you pronounce guidebook?: The recorded pronunciation is /ɡˈaɪdbˌʊk/.
What does guidebook mean?: Alternative spelling of guide book.

How to pronounce guidebook

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