How to pronounce cobbly
Say it like KOB-uh-lee. Cobbly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOB).
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- KOB
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cobbly 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cobbly
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOB-uh-lee.
What does cobbly mean?
- Having a consistency similar to cobbles.
Where does cobbly come from?
From cobble + -y.
Words that rhyme with cobbly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cobbly.
Questions about saying cobbly
How do you pronounce cobbly?
Say KOB-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑbəli/. In British English it is /ˈkɒbəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cobbly?
Cobbly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOB). Broken into parts: KOB · uh · lee.
Is cobbly 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 /ˈkɒbəli/ (KOB-uh-lee).