How to Pronounce "baker's dozen"
expression
ˈbeɪkɝz/ /ˈdəzən
BAY-kerz DUZ-uhn
ˈbeɪkəz/ /dˈʌzən
BAY-kuhz DUZ-uhn
Definition
A 'baker's dozen' means thirteen of something, especially when referring to baked goods like bread or donuts.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbeɪkɝz/ /ˈdəzən
British English
ˈbeɪkəz/ /dˈʌzən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAY-kerz DUZ-uhn
UK
BAY-kuhz DUZ-uhn
Listen in Context
A baker's dozen is thirteen donuts.
The bakery sold me a baker's dozen of rolls for the price of twelve.
A baker's dozen is one more than a regular dozen.
We ordered a baker's dozen for the party so everyone could have an extra cupcake.