How to pronounce hobbing
Say it like HOB-ing. Hobbing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOB).
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- HOB
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hobbing 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hobbing
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HOB-ing.
What does hobbing mean?
- present participle and gerund of hob How to pronounce hob
Words that rhyme with hobbing
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Questions about saying hobbing
How do you pronounce hobbing?
Say HOB-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑbɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈhɒbɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hobbing?
Hobbing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOB). Broken into parts: HOB · ing.
Is hobbing 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 /ˈhɒbɪŋ/ (HOB-ing).