How to pronounce lobbygow
Say it like LOB-ee-gow. Lobbygow has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOB).
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- LOB
- ee
- gow
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lobbygow 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.
- gowKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of lobbygow
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: LOB-ee-gow.
What does lobbygow mean?
- An errand boy, especially in Chinatown.
Where does lobbygow come from?
Probably from Cantonese, but of unclear derivation.
Questions about saying lobbygow
How do you pronounce lobbygow?
Say LOB-ee-gow. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɑbiɡaʊ/. In British English it is /ˈlɒbiɡaʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lobbygow?
Lobbygow has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOB). Broken into parts: LOB · ee · gow.
Is lobbygow 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 /ˈlɒbiɡaʊ/ (LOB-ee-gow).