How to pronounce cobber
Say it like KOB-er. Cobber has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOB).
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- KOB
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cobber 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of cobber
- 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: KOB-uh.
What does cobber mean?
- A pal, buddy, mate, friend; often used in direct address by one male to another.“What's up, cobber?”
- A sweet consisting of a small block of hard caramel covered in chocolate.
Words that rhyme with cobber
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cobber.
Questions about saying cobber
How do you pronounce cobber?
Say KOB-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑbɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkɒbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cobber?
Cobber has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOB). Broken into parts: KOB · er.
Is cobber 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 /ˈkɒbə/ (KOB-uh).