How to pronounce bobber
Say it like BOB-er. Bobber has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOB).
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- BOB
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bobber pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bobber
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BOB-uh.
What does bobber mean?
- One who takes part in apple bobbing.
- A buoyant device (frequently made of cork or hollow plastic) attached to a line so as to suspend the end of the line with the hook (and bait or lure) above the bottom.
- A style of custom motorcycle with stripped-down bodywork and a shortened (or "bobbed") rear fender.
Where does bobber come from?
From the verb, bob + -er.
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Words that rhyme with bobber
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Questions about saying bobber
How do you pronounce bobber?
Say BOB-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑbɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbɒbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bobber?
Bobber has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOB). Broken into parts: BOB · er.
Is bobber pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbɒbə/ (BOB-uh).