How to Pronounce Booking

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈbʊkɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “booking”

"booking" has 2 syllables: book-ing. It rhymes with looking and cooking, if that helps it stick.

What does booking 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”

noun

  1. The act or process of writing something down in a book or books, e.g. in accounting.
  2. A reservation for a service, such as accommodation in an hotel.

Synonyms

bombhurtlerocketshootspeedwhizmake a note ofnote down

Words that rhyme with booking

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lookingcookingoverlookinghookingrookingcrookingoverbookingovercookingbrooking

Related words

engagementreservationregisterregistrationregistrysubscriptionaccountinghiring

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "booking"?▾

"Booking" has 2 syllables: book · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "booking"?▾

The IPA transcription of "booking" is /ˈbʊkɪŋ/.

What does "booking" mean?▾

Booking: To reserve (something) for future use.

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