How do you pronounce "sketchbook"?

In American English: /ˈskɛtʃˌbʊk/ (SKEHCH-buuk). In British English: /skˈɛtʃbʊk/ (SK-ehchb). In Canadian English: /ˈskɛtʃˌbʊk/ (SKEHCH-buuk). In Australian English: /skˈɛtʃbʊk/ (SK-ehchb).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈskɛtʃˌbʊk/ (SKEHCH-buuk), while in British English it's /skˈɛtʃbʊk/ (SK-ehchb).

How to Pronounce "sketchbook"

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sketchbook

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/ˈskɛtʃˌbʊk/

SKEHCH-buuk

Syllable Breakdown

skɛtʃsketch·bʊkbook

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