How to pronounce hobbles
Say it like HOB-ulz. Hobbles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOB).
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US American/ˈhɑbəlz/HOB-ulz
UK British/ˈhɒbəlz/HOB-ulz
- HOB
- ulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hobbles 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.
- ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hobbles
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HOB-ulz.
What does hobbles mean?
noun
- plural of hobble How to pronounce hobble
- third-person singular simple present indicative of hobble How to pronounce hobble
Questions about saying hobbles
How do you pronounce hobbles?
Say HOB-ulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑbəlz/. In British English it is /ˈhɒbəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hobbles?
Hobbles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOB). Broken into parts: HOB · ulz.
Is hobbles 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 /ˈhɒbəlz/ (HOB-ulz).