How to Pronounce "bookshelves"
word
BOOK-shelvz
BOOK-shelvz
Definition
Flat pieces of furniture or parts of a wall, used for keeping books. 'Bookshelves' is the plural of 'bookshelf.'
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbʊkˌʃɛɫvz
British English
bˈʊkʃɛlvz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BOOK-shelvz
UK
BOOK-shelvz
Listen in Context
The library has many bookshelves full of stories.
She put her favorite books on the bookshelves in her room.
The teacher organized the classroom bookshelves.
Can you help me rearrange the bookshelves? They're a mess.