How to pronounce clobbered
Say it like KLOB-erd. Clobbered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOB).
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US American/ˈklɑbɚd/KLOB-erd
UK British/ˈklɒbəd/KLOB-ud
- KLOB
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clobbered 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.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of clobbered
- 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-ud.
What does clobbered mean?
Questions about saying clobbered
How do you pronounce clobbered?
Say KLOB-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɑbɚd/. In British English it is /ˈklɒbəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clobbered?
Clobbered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOB). Broken into parts: KLOB · erd.
Is clobbered 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 /ˈklɒbəd/ (KLOB-ud).