How to pronounce coble
Say it like KOH-bul. Coble has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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- KOH
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coble 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.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of coble
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-bul.
What does coble mean?
- A small flat-bottomed fishing boat suitable for launching from a beach, found on the north-east coast of England and in Scotland.
Where does coble come from?
From Middle English coble, from the Cumbric equivalent of Welsh ceubal (“skiff”); ultimately from Latin caupulus.
Words that rhyme with coble
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of coble.
Questions about saying coble
How do you pronounce coble?
Say KOH-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊbəl/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coble?
Coble has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · bul.
Is coble 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 /ˈkəʊbəl/ (KOH-bul).