How to pronounce gobbling
Say it like GOB-uh-ling. Gobbling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOB).
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- GOB
- uh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gobbling 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gobbling
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: GOB-uh-ling.
What does gobbling mean?
- The act of eating greedily and noisily.
- The sound of a turkey vocalizing.
- present participle and gerund of gobble How to pronounce gobble
Words that rhyme with gobbling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gobbling.
Questions about saying gobbling
How do you pronounce gobbling?
Say GOB-uh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɑbəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɡɒbəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gobbling?
Gobbling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOB). Broken into parts: GOB · uh · ling.
Is gobbling 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 /ˈɡɒbəlɪŋ/ (GOB-uh-ling).