How to pronounce bobbin
Say it like BOB-un. Bobbin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOB).
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- BOB
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bobbin 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bobbin
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BOB-un.
What does bobbin mean?
- A spool or cylinder around which wire is coiled.
- In a sewing machine, the small spool that holds the lower thread.“Wind the bobbin, place it in the machine, and raise the thread.”
- The little rounded piece of wood at the end of a latch string, which is pulled to raise the latch.
Where does bobbin come from?
Borrowed from French bobine, recorded in English since 1530.
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Words that rhyme with bobbin
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Questions about saying bobbin
How do you pronounce bobbin?
Say BOB-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑbən/. In British English it is /ˈbɒbən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bobbin?
Bobbin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOB). Broken into parts: BOB · un.
Is bobbin 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 /ˈbɒbən/ (BOB-un).