How to pronounce dobson
Say it like DOB-sun. Dobson has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOB).
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US American/ˈdɑbsən/DOB-sun
UK British/ˈdɒbsən/DOB-sun
- DOB
- sun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dobson 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.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dobson
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DOB-sun.
What does dobson mean?
noun
- The aquatic larva of a large neuropterous insect (Corydalus cornutus), used as bait in fishing.
Where does dobson come from?
Back-formation from dobsonfly.
Questions about saying dobson
How do you pronounce dobson?
Say DOB-sun. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑbsən/. In British English it is /ˈdɒbsən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dobson?
Dobson has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOB). Broken into parts: DOB · sun.
Is dobson 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 /ˈdɒbsən/ (DOB-sun).