How to pronounce cobwebs
Say it like KOB-webz. Cobwebs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOB).
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US American/ˈkɑbˌwɛbz/KOB-webz
UK British/ˈkɒbˌwɛbz/KOB-webz
- KOB
- webz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cobwebs 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.
- webzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of cobwebs
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOB-webz.
What does cobwebs mean?
noun
- plural of cobweb How to pronounce cobweb
Questions about saying cobwebs
How do you pronounce cobwebs?
Say KOB-webz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑbˌwɛbz/. In British English it is /ˈkɒbˌwɛbz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cobwebs?
Cobwebs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOB). Broken into parts: KOB · webz.
Is cobwebs 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 /ˈkɒbˌwɛbz/ (KOB-webz).