How do you pronounce "pocketbook"?

In American English: /ˈpɑːkətˌbʊk/ (PAHK-uht-buuk). In British English: /pˈɒkɪtbˌʊk/ (P-ok-itb). In Canadian English: /ˈpɑːkətˌbʊk/ (PAHK-uht-buuk). In Australian English: /pˈɒkɪtbˌʊk/ (P-ok-itb).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɑːkətˌbʊk/ (PAHK-uht-buuk), while in British English it's /pˈɒkɪtbˌʊk/ (P-ok-itb).

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pocketbook

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/ˈpɑːkətˌbʊk/

PAHK-uht-buuk

Syllable Breakdown

pɑːkpock·ətet·bʊkbook

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