How to pronounce hobbyists
Say it like HOB-ee-ists. Hobbyists 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 hobbyists. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- HOB
- ee
- ists
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hobbyists 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.
- istsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hobbyists
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HOB-ee-ists.
What does hobbyists mean?
- plural of hobbyist How to pronounce hobbyist
Questions about saying hobbyists
How do you pronounce hobbyists?
Say HOB-ee-ists. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑbiɪsts/. In British English it is /ˈhɒbiɪsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hobbyists?
Hobbyists has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOB). Broken into parts: HOB · ee · ists.
Is hobbyists 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 /ˈhɒbiɪsts/ (HOB-ee-ists).