How to pronounce cobb
Say it like KOB. Cobb is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KOB
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cobb pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of cobb
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOB.
What does cobb mean?
- A sea-cob or gull.
- A pier made from cobblestones.
- A hand-basket, especially made from wicker.
Where does cobb come from?
Variant spelling of cob.
Words that rhyme with cobb
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Words that sound like cobb
Questions about saying cobb
How do you pronounce cobb?
Say KOB. The American pronunciation is /kɑb/. In British English it is /kɒb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cobb?
Cobb is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KOB.
Is cobb 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 /kɒb/ (KOB).
What words sound the same as cobb?
Cobb sounds the same as cob in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.