How to pronounce hobble
Say it like HOB-ul. Hobble has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOB).
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- HOB
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hobble 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hobble
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HOB-ul.
What does hobble mean?
- To fetter by tying the legs; to restrict (a horse) with hobbles.
- To walk lame, or unevenly.
- To move or proceed roughly or irregularly.
- One of the short straps tied between the legs of unfenced horses, allowing them to wander short distances but preventing them from running off.
- An unsteady, off-balance step.
Where does hobble come from?
From Middle English hobblen, hobelen, akin to Middle Dutch hoblen, hobbelen (Modern Dutch hobbelen), Middle High German hoppeln (“to hop, limp, hobble”).
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Words that rhyme with hobble
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Questions about saying hobble
How do you pronounce hobble?
Say HOB-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑbəl/. In British English it is /ˈhɒbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hobble?
Hobble has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOB). Broken into parts: HOB · ul.
Is hobble 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 /ˈhɒbəl/ (HOB-ul).