How to pronounce cobbler
Say it like KOB-ler. Cobbler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOB).
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- KOB
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cobbler 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.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of cobbler
- 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-luh.
What does cobbler mean?
- A person who repairs, and sometimes makes, shoes.
- A sheep left to the end to be sheared (for example, because its wool is filthy, or because it is difficult to catch).
- An (iced) alcoholic drink containing spirit or wine, with lemon juice and sugar.
- A roadworker who lays cobbles.
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Words that rhyme with cobbler
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Questions about saying cobbler
How do you pronounce cobbler?
Say KOB-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑblɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkɒblə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cobbler?
Cobbler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOB). Broken into parts: KOB · ler.
Is cobbler 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 /ˈkɒblə/ (KOB-luh).