How do you pronounce "bookish"?

In American English: /ˈbʊkɪʃ/ (BUUK-ish). In British English: /bˈʊkɪʃ/ (B-uuk). In Canadian English: /ˈbʊkɪʃ/ (BUUK-ish). In Australian English: /bˈʊkɪʃ/ (B-uuk).

Is "bookish" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbʊkɪʃ/ (BUUK-ish), while in British English it's /bˈʊkɪʃ/ (B-uuk).

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bookish

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/ˈbʊkɪʃ/

BUUK-ish

Syllable Breakdown

bʊkbook·ɪʃish

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