How to pronounce hobbyist
Say it like HOB-ee-ist. Hobbyist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOB).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce hobbyist. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- HOB
- ee
- ist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hobbyist 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- istKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hobbyist
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HOB-ih-ist.
What does hobbyist mean?
- A person who is interested in an activity or a subject as a hobby.“This computer magazine is targeted at both professionals and hobbyists.”
- A client in a girlfriend experience.
Where does hobbyist come from?
From hobby + -ist.
Questions about saying hobbyist
How do you pronounce hobbyist?
Say HOB-ee-ist. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑbiɪst/. In British English it is /ˈhɒbɪɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hobbyist?
Hobbyist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOB). Broken into parts: HOB · ee · ist.
Is hobbyist 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 /ˈhɒbɪɪst/ (HOB-ih-ist).