How to Pronounce Bookkeeper

To pronounce "bookkeeper", say BOOKK-eep-er — 3 syllables, IPA /bʌʔˈkiː.pə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

10

Letters

/bʌʔˈkiː.pə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bookkeeper”

"bookkeeper" has 3 syllables: bookk-eep-er. It rhymes with peeper and keeper, if that helps it stick.

What does bookkeeper mean?

noun

  1. A person responsible for keeping records or documents, such as of a business.
  2. A bookseller

Synonyms

accountant

Words that rhyme with bookkeeper

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

peeperkeepersleepercreepergatekeepergroundskeeperreaperweeperpeacekeeperhousekeepergamekeepercheaper

Related words

recordkeepingaccountantaccountingaccountancyassistantbook-keepingrecord-keepingbook

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bookkeeper"?▾

"Bookkeeper" has 3 syllables: bookk · eep · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "bookkeeper"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bookkeeper" is /bʌʔˈkiː.pə(ɹ)/.

What does "bookkeeper" mean?▾

Bookkeeper: A person responsible for keeping records or documents, such as of a business.

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