How to pronounce bobak
Say it like BOH-buk. Bobak has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH).
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US American/ˈboʊbək/BOH-buk
UK British/ˈbəʊbək/BOH-buk
- BOH
- buk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bobak pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- bukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bobak
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOH-buk.
What does bobak mean?
noun
- The bobak marmot (Marmota bobak).
Questions about saying bobak
How do you pronounce bobak?
Say BOH-buk. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊbək/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊbək/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bobak?
Bobak has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH). Broken into parts: BOH · buk.
Is bobak pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈbəʊbək/ (BOH-buk).