How to pronounce dobbin
Say it like DOB-in. Dobbin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOB).
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- DOB
- in
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dobbin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dobbin
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DOB-in.
What does dobbin mean?
- An old jaded horse.
- Synonym of horse (illegitimate study aid)
Where does dobbin come from?
From Dobbin, a common name given to workhorses.
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Questions about saying dobbin
How do you pronounce dobbin?
Say DOB-in. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑbɪn/. In British English it is /ˈdɒbɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dobbin?
Dobbin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOB). Broken into parts: DOB · in.
Is dobbin 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 /ˈdɒbɪn/ (DOB-in).