How to pronounce dhobi
Say it like DOH-bee. Dhobi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH).
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- DOH
- bee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dhobi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOHSay 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.
American vs British pronunciation of dhobi
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DOH-bee.
What does dhobi mean?
- A laundryman or washerman, or laundrywoman or washerwoman.
Words that rhyme with dhobi
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dhobi.
Questions about saying dhobi
How do you pronounce dhobi?
Say DOH-bee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdoʊbi/. In British English it is /ˈdəʊbi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dhobi?
Dhobi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH). Broken into parts: DOH · bee.
Is dhobi 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 /ˈdəʊbi/ (DOH-bee).