How to pronounce hob
Say it like HOB. Hob is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- HOB
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hob pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of hob
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HOB.
What does hob mean?
- A kind of cutting tool, used to cut the teeth of a gear.
- The top cooking surface on a cooker. It typically comprises several cooking elements (often four), usually called rings.
- A rounded peg used as a target in several games, especially in quoits.
- To create (a gear) by cutting with a hob.
- To engage in the process of cutting gears with a hob.
Where does hob come from?
Related to hub, but the ultimate origin of both words is obscure.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with hob
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hob.
Questions about saying hob
How do you pronounce hob?
Say HOB. The American pronunciation is /hɑb/. In British English it is /hɒb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hob?
Hob is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HOB.
Is hob 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 /hɒb/ (HOB).