How to pronounce gobbler
Say it like GOB-ler. Gobbler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOB).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce gobbler. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- GOB
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gobbler pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of gobbler
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: GOB-luh.
What does gobbler mean?
- A turkey.
- Especially, a male turkey.
- One who eats food very quickly, without decorum.“My dog is such a gobbler: she can empty her food dish in less than a minute.”
Where does gobbler come from?
From gobble + -er.
Words that rhyme with gobbler
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gobbler.
Questions about saying gobbler
How do you pronounce gobbler?
Say GOB-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɑblɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡɒblə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gobbler?
Gobbler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOB). Broken into parts: GOB · ler.
Is gobbler pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɡɒblə/ (GOB-luh).