How to pronounce hobbling
Say it like HOB-uh-ling. Hobbling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOB).
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- HOB
- uh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hobbling 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hobbling
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HOB-uh-ling.
What does hobbling mean?
- gerund of hobble: the movement of one who hobbles. How to pronounce hobble
- present participle and gerund of hobble How to pronounce hobble
Where does hobbling come from?
From hobble + -ing.
Words that rhyme with hobbling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hobbling.
Questions about saying hobbling
How do you pronounce hobbling?
Say HOB-uh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑbəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈhɒbəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hobbling?
Hobbling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOB). Broken into parts: HOB · uh · ling.
Is hobbling 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 /ˈhɒbəlɪŋ/ (HOB-uh-ling).