How to pronounce hobbies
Say it like HOB-eez. Hobbies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOB).
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US American/ˈhɑbiz/HOB-eez
UK British/ˈhɒbiz/HOB-eez
- HOB
- eez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hobbies 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.
- eezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of hobbies
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HOB-eez.
What does hobbies mean?
noun
- plural of hobby How to pronounce hobby
Questions about saying hobbies
How do you pronounce hobbies?
Say HOB-eez. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑbiz/. In British English it is /ˈhɒbiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hobbies?
Hobbies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOB). Broken into parts: HOB · eez.
Is hobbies 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 /ˈhɒbiz/ (HOB-eez).