How to pronounce hobber
Say it like HOB-er. Hobber has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOB).
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US American/ˈhɑbər/HOB-er
UK British/ˈhɒbə/HOB-uh
- HOB
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hobber 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hobber
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HOB-uh.
What does hobber mean?
noun
- A hobbing machine.
Questions about saying hobber
How do you pronounce hobber?
Say HOB-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑbər/. In British English it is /ˈhɒbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hobber?
Hobber has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOB). Broken into parts: HOB · er.
Is hobber 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 /ˈhɒbə/ (HOB-uh).