How to pronounce bookmaking
Say it like BUUK-may-king. Bookmaking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUK).
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- BUUK
- may
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bookmaking 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.
- mayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bookmaking
American and British speakers say bookmaking in essentially the same way: /ˈbʊkˌmeɪkɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈbʊkˌmeɪkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUUK-may-king.
What does bookmaking mean?
- The art or profession of determining odds and receiving and paying off bets, especially bets on the outcome of sporting events.
- The art or practice of printing and binding books.
Where does bookmaking come from?
From Middle English boke-making, equivalent to book + making.
Questions about saying bookmaking
How do you pronounce bookmaking?
Say BUUK-may-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʊkˌmeɪkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbʊkˌmeɪkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bookmaking?
Bookmaking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUK). Broken into parts: BUUK · may · king.
Do Americans and Brits say bookmaking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʊkˌmeɪkɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈbʊkˌmeɪkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.