How to pronounce bookmaker
Say it like BUUK-may-ker. Bookmaker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUK).
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- BUUK
- may
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bookmaker 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.
- mayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bookmaker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUUK-may-kuh.
What does bookmaker mean?
- A person who prints or binds books.
- A person who compiles books from the writings of others.
- A person (or a business) who calculates odds and accepts bets, especially on horse racing; a bookie.
Where does bookmaker come from?
From Middle English bokmakere, boke maker, equivalent to book + maker.
Questions about saying bookmaker
How do you pronounce bookmaker?
Say BUUK-may-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʊkmeɪkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbʊkmeɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bookmaker?
Bookmaker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUK). Broken into parts: BUUK · may · ker.
Is bookmaker pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbʊkmeɪkə/ (BUUK-may-kuh).