How to pronounce cobia
Say it like KOH-bee-uh. Cobia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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- KOH
- bee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cobia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cobia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-bee-uh.
What does cobia mean?
- A perciform marine fish of species Rachycentron canadum.
Where does cobia come from?
First use in 1873. Of unknown origin, possibly via Spanish cobia from a language of the Caribbean.
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Words that rhyme with cobia
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Questions about saying cobia
How do you pronounce cobia?
Say KOH-bee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊbiə/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊbiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cobia?
Cobia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · bee · uh.
Is cobia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈkəʊbiə/ (KOH-bee-uh).