How do you pronounce "bookstore"?

In American English: /ˈbʊkˌstɔr/ (BUUK-stawr). In British English: /bˈʊkstˌɔː/ (B-uukst). In Canadian English: /ˈbʊkˌstɔr/ (BUUK-stawr). In Australian English: /bˈʊkstɔː/ (B-uukst).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbʊkˌstɔr/ (BUUK-stawr), while in British English it's /bˈʊkstˌɔː/ (B-uukst).

How to Pronounce "bookstore"

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bookstore

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/ˈbʊkˌstɔr/

BUUK-stawr

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bʊkbook·stɔrstore

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