How to pronounce bobbing
Say it like BOB-ing. Bobbing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOB).
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- BOB
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bobbing 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bobbing
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BOB-ing.
What does bobbing mean?
Words that rhyme with bobbing
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Questions about saying bobbing
How do you pronounce bobbing?
Say BOB-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑbɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbɒbɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bobbing?
Bobbing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOB). Broken into parts: BOB · ing.
Is bobbing 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 /ˈbɒbɪŋ/ (BOB-ing).