handbook

/ˈhændbʊk/

Syllables hand·book

Stress HAND-book

Phonics Breakdown

hand

/hænd/

short a

book

/bʊk/

short oo

Meaning

a small book giving information or instructions

Sound Reference

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hand=/hænd/(hand) + book=/bʊk/(book)

Example

Please read the employee handbook carefully.