How to Pronounce "the good book"
expression
thuh GUD BOOK
thuh GUUD BUK
Definition
An informal or respectful way to refer to the Bible, the holy book of Christians.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɡʊd/, /ɡɪd/ /ˈbʊk
British English
ðə, ði/ /ɡˈʊd/ /bˈʊk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh GUD BOOK
UK
thuh GUUD BUK
Listen in Context
Many people read the good book for guidance.
She carries the good book to church every Sunday.
My grandmother often quotes from the good book.
He swears by the good book in all his decisions.