How to pronounce lobbying
Say it like LOB-ee-ing. Lobbying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOB).
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US American/ˈlɑbiɪŋ/LOB-ee-ing
UK British/ˈlɒbiɪŋ/LOB-ee-ing
- LOB
- ee
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lobbying 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lobbying
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: LOB-ee-ing.
What does lobbying mean?
Questions about saying lobbying
How do you pronounce lobbying?
Say LOB-ee-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɑbiɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈlɒbiɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lobbying?
Lobbying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOB). Broken into parts: LOB · ee · ing.
Is lobbying 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 /ˈlɒbiɪŋ/ (LOB-ee-ing).