How to pronounce bobby
Say it like BOB-ee. Bobby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOB).
- BOB
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bobby 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bobby
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BOB-ee.
What does bobby mean?
- A police officer.
- A railway signaller.
- Cocaine.
- A calf that is slaughtered in its first month, usually because it has no mother or because it is undersized or otherwise defective.
- A banana that is extra small in size.
Where does bobby come from?
From the given name of Sir Robert Peel, who established London’s police force.
Words that rhyme with bobby
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bobby.
Words that sound like bobby
- bobbi
- bobbie
Questions about saying bobby
How do you pronounce bobby?
Say BOB-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑbi/. In British English it is /ˈbɒbi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bobby?
Bobby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOB). Broken into parts: BOB · ee.
Is bobby 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 /ˈbɒbi/ (BOB-ee).
What words sound the same as bobby?
Bobby sounds the same as bobbi, bobbie in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.