Does Book have a long or short vowel sound?

Answer 1

In the word "Book," the vowel sound is considered to be a short vowel sound. This is because the letter "o" in this case is pronounced as /ʊ/ as in "put" or /ʊk/ as in "look." Short vowel sounds are typically shorter in duration and do not have a noticeable change in sound quality when pronounced.

Answer 2

The OO pair in book has a short OO sound, as in good and foot.

Almost all English speakers say 'book' with a short vowel (in fact a schwa).

In some areas of northern England 'book' has a long vowel - its double 'o' is like the double 'o' in food. In these areas cook and look rhyme with book; suck and tuck rhyme with the standardpronounciation of book.

Answer 3

Well, honey, it's got a short vowel sound. The "o" in "book" makes a quick sound like in "cook" or "look." So, there you have it - short and sweet, just like the word itself.

Answer 4

The word "Book" has a short vowel sound for the letter "o."