How to Pronounce Bookies

To pronounce "bookies", say BOOK-ies — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

BOOK-ies

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💡 Tip for remembering “bookies”

"bookies" has 2 syllables: book-ies. It rhymes with rookies and cookies, if that helps it stick.

What does bookies mean?

noun

  1. A bookmaker, being a person who, or business which, takes bets from the general public on sporting events and similar.

Synonyms

turf accountant

Words that rhyme with bookies

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

rookiescookies

Related words

bookmakerbookmakerspuntersoddsmakerwagersbetsbettorstenner

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bookies"?▾

"Bookies" has 2 syllables: book · ies.

What does "bookies" mean?▾

Bookies: A bookmaker, being a person who, or business which, takes bets from the general public on sporting events and similar.

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