How to pronounce cobless
Say it like KOB-lus. Cobless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOB).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈkɑbləs/KOB-lus
UK British/ˈkɒbləs/KOB-lus
- KOB
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cobless 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.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cobless
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOB-lus.
What does cobless mean?
adjective
- That lacks a cob
- To bless along with another
Where does cobless come from?
From cob + -less.
Words that rhyme with cobless
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cobless.
Questions about saying cobless
How do you pronounce cobless?
Say KOB-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑbləs/. In British English it is /ˈkɒbləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cobless?
Cobless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOB). Broken into parts: KOB · lus.
Is cobless 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 /ˈkɒbləs/ (KOB-lus).