How to Pronounce Bookkeeping

To pronounce "bookkeeping", say BOOKK-eep-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

BOOKK-eep-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “bookkeeping”

"bookkeeping" has 3 syllables: bookk-eep-ing. It rhymes with weeping and sweeping, if that helps it stick.

What does bookkeeping mean?

verb

  1. To do bookkeeping.

noun

  1. The skill or practice of keeping books or systematic records of financial transactions, e.g. income and expenses.
  2. General tasks for maintaining a system.

Synonyms

keep bookshousekeeping

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Words that rhyme with bookkeeping

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weepingsweepingseepingcreepingpeepingkeepingsleepingbleepingsafekeepingpeacekeepingreapingleaping

Related words

clerkingaccountingaccountancyrecordkeepingaccountantbooksledgerbook-keeping

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bookkeeping"?▾

"Bookkeeping" has 3 syllables: bookk · eep · ing.

What does "bookkeeping" mean?▾

Bookkeeping: To do bookkeeping.

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