How to Pronounce Booked

To pronounce "booked", say BOOK-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /bʊkt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/bʊkt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “booked”

"booked" has 2 syllables: book-ed. It rhymes with overlooked and hooked, if that helps it stick.

What does booked mean?

verb

  1. To reserve (something) for future use.

    “I can book tickets for the concert next week.”

  2. To write down, to register or record in a book or as in a book.

    “They booked that message from the hill”

Synonyms

bombhurtlerocketshootspeedwhizmake a note ofnote down

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Words that rhyme with booked

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

overlookedhookedcookedlookedprecookedbrookedrookedovercookedoverbookedundercookedrebooked

Related words

engagedreservedset-asideaccordedaccountedaccruedallocatedallotted

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "booked"?▾

"Booked" has 2 syllables: book · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "booked"?▾

The IPA transcription of "booked" is /bʊkt/.

What does "booked" mean?▾

Booked: To reserve (something) for future use.

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