How to pronounce abob
Say it like uh-BAHB. Abob has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAHB).
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- uh
- BAHB
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abob pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BAHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of abob
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-BOB.
What does abob mean?
- Afloat; bouncing on the surface of a liquid.
- Afloat; bouncing on the surface of a liquid.
Where does abob come from?
From a- + bob.
Words that rhyme with abob
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of abob.
Questions about saying abob
How do you pronounce abob?
Say uh-BAHB. The American pronunciation is /əˈbɑb/. In British English it is /əˈbɒb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abob?
Abob has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAHB). Broken into parts: uh · BAHB.
Is abob pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /əˈbɒb/ (uh-BOB).