How do you pronounce "pocketbooks"?

In American English: /ˈpɑːkətˌbʊks/ (PAHK-uht-buuks). In British English: /pˈɒkɪtbˌʊks/ (P-ok-itb). In Canadian English: /ˈpɑːkətˌbʊks/ (PAHK-uht-buuks). In Australian English: /pˈɒkɪtbˌʊks/ (P-ok-itb).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɑːkətˌbʊks/ (PAHK-uht-buuks), while in British English it's /pˈɒkɪtbˌʊks/ (P-ok-itb).

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pocketbooks

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/ˈpɑːkətˌbʊks/

PAHK-uht-buuks

Syllable Breakdown

pɑːkpock·ətet·bʊksbooks

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