How to pronounce hobnob
Say it like HOB-nob. Hobnob has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOB).
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- HOB
- nob
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hobnob 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.
- nobGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of hobnob
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HOB-nob.
What does hobnob mean?
- A drinking together.
- An informal chat.“The three friends had a hobnob outside the bar.”
- To drink together.
- On friendly terms; in friendly association.
Where does hobnob come from?
From hob and nob, hob or nob (“a phrase spoken when making a toast, possibly meaning ‘give and take’; to take turns toasting or buying rounds of drinks”) (archaic), from dialectal hab nab (“to have or have not, in the sense of an invitation
Questions about saying hobnob
How do you pronounce hobnob?
Say HOB-nob. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑbˌnɑb/. In British English it is /ˈhɒbnɒb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hobnob?
Hobnob has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOB). Broken into parts: HOB · nob.
Is hobnob 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 /ˈhɒbnɒb/ (HOB-nob).