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How to pronounce booked in American English

“booked” pronunciation by American speakers

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“booked” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. I booked fertilizer yesterday.

    USGS

  2. booked using a federal workstation.

    Dept of Justice

  3. loses out on Ryan getting booked.

    The Obama White House

Words that sound like “booked”

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Other forms of “booked”

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