How to pronounce Hobart
Say it like HOH-bart. Hobart has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH).
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US American/ˈhoʊˌbɑrt/HOH-bart
UK British/ˈhəʊˌbɑːt/HOH-baht
- HOH
- bart
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hobart pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- bartGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of Hobart
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOH-baht.
What does Hobart mean?
proper noun
- The capital city of Tasmania, Australia, named for a Lord Hobart.
Questions about saying Hobart
How do you pronounce Hobart?
Say HOH-bart. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊˌbɑrt/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊˌbɑːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Hobart?
Hobart has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH). Broken into parts: HOH · bart.
Is Hobart 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 /ˈhəʊˌbɑːt/ (HOH-baht).