Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

guide book

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.67 in modern English

Syllables: guide -book
IPA

17

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A book that provides guidance, but especially one designed for travellers which provides local tourist information about a particular country or area.

Inflected Forms

guide books (plural) guidebook (alternative)

Phrases

Junior Woodchucks' Guidebook

Synonyms

tour guide travel guide

Questions

What does guide book mean?: A book that provides guidance, but especially one designed for travellers which provides local tourist information about a particular country or area.

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