How to pronounce clobber
Say it like KLOB-er. Clobber has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOB).
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- KLOB
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clobber pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLOBSay 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 clobber
- 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: KLOB-uh.
What does clobber mean?
- To hit or bash severely; to seriously harm or damage.
- To overwrite (data) or override (an assignment of a value), often unintentionally or unexpectedly.
- A beating.
- A bash on say the head, typically with a tool or object rather than with fists.
- Clothing; clothes.
- Equipment.
Where does clobber come from?
British slang from 1941; possibly onomatopoeic of the sound of detonated bombs in the distance.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with clobber
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clobber.
Questions about saying clobber
How do you pronounce clobber?
Say KLOB-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɑbɚ/. In British English it is /ˈklɒbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clobber?
Clobber has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOB). Broken into parts: KLOB · er.
Is clobber 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 /ˈklɒbə/ (KLOB-uh).