How to pronounce Kobe
Say it like KOH-bay. Kobe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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US American/ˈkoʊbeɪ/KOH-bay
UK British/ˈkəʊˌbiː/KOH-bee
- KOH
- bay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kobe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- bayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of Kobe
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-bee.
What does Kobe mean?
proper noun
- The capital and largest city of Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan.
Questions about saying Kobe
How do you pronounce Kobe?
Say KOH-bay. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊbeɪ/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊˌbiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Kobe?
Kobe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · bay.
Is Kobe pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈkəʊˌbiː/ (KOH-bee).