How to pronounce lobby
Say it like LOB-ee. Lobby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOB).
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- LOB
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lobby pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOBSay 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 lobby
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: LOB-ee.
What does lobby mean?
- a large entrance or reception room or area
- the people who support some common cause or business or principle or sectional interest
- an interest group that tries to influence legislators or bureaucrats to act in their favor, typically through lobbying
- detain in conversation by or as if by holding on to the outer garments of; as for political or economic favors
Where does lobby come from?
Political sense derives from the entrance hall of legislatures, where people traditionally tried to influence legislators because it was the most convenient place to meet them.
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Words that rhyme with lobby
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Questions about saying lobby
How do you pronounce lobby?
Say LOB-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɑbi/. In British English it is /ˈlɒbi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lobby?
Lobby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOB). Broken into parts: LOB · ee.
Is lobby 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 /ˈlɒbi/ (LOB-ee).