How to pronounce Gobi
Say it like GOH-bee. Gobi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOH).
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- GOH
- bee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gobi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Gobi
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GOH-bee.
What does Gobi mean?
- a desert in central China
Words that rhyme with Gobi
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Gobi.
Questions about saying Gobi
How do you pronounce Gobi?
Say GOH-bee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡoʊbi/. In British English it is /ˈɡəʊbi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Gobi?
Gobi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOH). Broken into parts: GOH · bee.
Is Gobi pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈɡəʊbi/ (GOH-bee).