How to Pronounce "bookies"
word
ˈbʊkiz
BOOK-eez
bˈʊkɪz
BOOK-iz
Definition
'Bookies' is the informal, plural form of 'bookie', meaning people or businesses who take bets on sports or other events, usually for money, especially in gambling contexts.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbʊkiz
British English
bˈʊkɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BOOK-eez
UK
BOOK-iz
Listen in Context
Many people place their bets at local bookies.
The bookies open early on match days.
Some bookies also offer online betting.
I won fifty dollars at the bookies last weekend.