How to Pronounce "textbook case"

expression

ˈtɛkstˌbʊk/ /ˈkeɪs

TEKST-book KAYS

tˈɛkstbʊk/ /kˈeɪs

TEKST-book KAYS

Definition

A perfect or classic example of something, often used to describe a situation that is exactly as described in theory or teaching materials.

American English

ˈtɛkstˌbʊk/ /ˈkeɪs

British English

tˈɛkstbʊk/ /kˈeɪs

TEKST-book KAYS

This patient is a textbook case of measles.

Her symptoms are a textbook case of flu.

The judge said it was a textbook case of fraud.

Wow, that’s a textbook case if I’ve ever seen one!