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bookcase

/ˈbʊkˌkeɪs/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.78 in modern English

Syllables
book-case
IPA
/ˈbʊkˌkeɪs/
16
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A piece of furniture for the storage and display of books.

Etymology

From book + case.

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /ˈbʊkˌkeɪs/

Inflected Forms

bookcases (plural) book-case (alternative, archaic)

Derived Forms

bookcased

Phrases

occasional bookcase public bookcase

Frequently Paired Words

bookshelf

Synonyms

bookpress

Questions

How do you pronounce bookcase?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈbʊkˌkeɪs/.
What does bookcase mean?
A piece of furniture for the storage and display of books.
Where does bookcase come from?
From book + case.

How to pronounce bookcase

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈbʊkˌkeɪs/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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