dust jacket

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What does dust jacket mean?

The detachable paper cover of a book; used to protect the binding, and to provide a blurb.

How to pronounce dust jacket

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