How to pronounce cobbled
Say it like KOB-uld. Cobbled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOB).
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US American/ˈkɑbəld/KOB-uld
UK British/ˈkɒbəld/KOB-uld
- KOB
- uld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cobbled 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.
- uldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cobbled
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOB-uld.
What does cobbled mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of cobble How to pronounce cobble
- Laid with cobbles.
- Crudely or roughly assembled; put together in an improvised way (as in "cobbled together").
Questions about saying cobbled
How do you pronounce cobbled?
Say KOB-uld. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑbəld/. In British English it is /ˈkɒbəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cobbled?
Cobbled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOB). Broken into parts: KOB · uld.
Is cobbled 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 /ˈkɒbəld/ (KOB-uld).