How to pronounce knobby
Say it like NOB-ee. Knobby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOB).
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- NOB
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Knobby pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOBSay 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.
American vs British pronunciation of knobby
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: NOB-ee.
What does knobby mean?
- Resembling a knob.
- Having many knobs or knob-like projections.
Where does knobby come from?
From knob + -y.
Words that rhyme with knobby
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of knobby.
Questions about saying knobby
How do you pronounce knobby?
Say NOB-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɑbi/. In British English it is /ˈnɒbi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in knobby?
Knobby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOB). Broken into parts: NOB · ee.
Is knobby 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 /ˈnɒbi/ (NOB-ee).