How to pronounce bobcat
Say it like BAWB-kat. Bobcat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAWB).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce bobcat. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BAWB
- kat
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bobcat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAWBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- katKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of bobcat
American and British speakers say bobcat in essentially the same way: /ˈbɔbkæt/ in the US and /ˈbɒbkæt/ in the UK.
British respelling: BOB-kat.
What does bobcat mean?
- A North American wildcat (Lynx rufus), having tufted ears and a short tail.
- A multi-purpose construction vehicle, akin to a smaller version of a front-end loader or a backhoe (backhoe loader), with a one-man caged control cabin.
Where does bobcat come from?
From bob (short hair; with reference to its tail) + cat.
Questions about saying bobcat
How do you pronounce bobcat?
Say BAWB-kat. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɔbkæt/. In British English it is /ˈbɒbkæt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bobcat?
Bobcat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAWB). Broken into parts: BAWB · kat.
Do Americans and Brits say bobcat the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɔbkæt/ and the British form is /ˈbɒbkæt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.