How to pronounce cobby
Say it like KOB-ee. Cobby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOB).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈkɑbi/KOB-ee
UK British/ˈkɒbi/KOB-ee
- KOB
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cobby 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cobby
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOB-ee.
What does cobby mean?
adjective
- Stocky.
- Compact with short bushy leaves.
- Stout; hearty; lively.
Where does cobby come from?
From cob + -y.
Words that rhyme with cobby
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cobby.
Questions about saying cobby
How do you pronounce cobby?
Say KOB-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑbi/. In British English it is /ˈkɒbi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cobby?
Cobby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOB). Broken into parts: KOB · ee.
Is cobby 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 /ˈkɒbi/ (KOB-ee).