How to pronounce hobnobbing
Say it like HOB-nob-ing. Hobnobbing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOB).
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- HOB
- nob
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hobnobbing 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hobnobbing
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HOB-nob-ing.
What does hobnobbing mean?
- present participle and gerund of hobnob How to pronounce hobnob
- A friendly, informal session of talking or drinking.
Questions about saying hobnobbing
How do you pronounce hobnobbing?
Say HOB-nob-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑbˌnɑbɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈhɒbˌnɒbɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hobnobbing?
Hobnobbing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOB). Broken into parts: HOB · nob · ing.
Is hobnobbing 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 /ˈhɒbˌnɒbɪŋ/ (HOB-nob-ing).