How to Pronounce "bookmakers"
word
ˈbʊkmeɪkɝz
BUUK-may-kerz
bˈʊkmeɪkəz
BUUK-may-kuz
Definition
A bookmaker is a person or company that takes bets, especially on sports events, and pays out winnings based on odds they set.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbʊkmeɪkɝz
British English
bˈʊkmeɪkəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BUUK-may-kerz
UK
BUUK-may-kuz
Listen in Context
Many people place bets with bookmakers during the football season.
The bookmakers offered low odds for the favorite to win.
Some bookmakers operate online only.
I checked three different bookmakers, and they all gave me the same odds.