How to pronounce bookkeeper
Say it like BUUK-kee-per. Bookkeeper has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUK).
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- BUUK
- kee
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bookkeeper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUUKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- keeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bookkeeper
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: buuk-KEE-puh.
What does bookkeeper mean?
- A person responsible for keeping records or documents, such as of a business.
- A bookseller
Where does bookkeeper come from?
From book + keeper.
Questions about saying bookkeeper
How do you pronounce bookkeeper?
Say BUUK-kee-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʊkˌkipɚ/. In British English it is /ˌbʊkˈkiːpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bookkeeper?
Bookkeeper has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUK). Broken into parts: BUUK · kee · per.
Is bookkeeper pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /ˌbʊkˈkiːpə/ (buuk-KEE-puh).