How to pronounce gobbo
Say it like GOB-oh. Gobbo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOB).
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US American/ˈɡɑboʊ/GOB-oh
UK British/ˈɡɒbəʊ/GOB-oh
- GOB
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gobbo 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of gobbo
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GOB-oh.
What does gobbo mean?
noun
- A goblin.
- language of the goblin race“I speak a little bit of gobbo.”
Where does gobbo come from?
Clipping of goblin + -o.
Questions about saying gobbo
How do you pronounce gobbo?
Say GOB-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɑboʊ/. In British English it is /ˈɡɒbəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gobbo?
Gobbo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOB). Broken into parts: GOB · oh.
Is gobbo 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 /ˈɡɒbəʊ/ (GOB-oh).