How to pronounce lobbyist
Say it like LOB-ee-ust. Lobbyist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOB).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce lobbyist. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- LOB
- ee
- ust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lobbyist 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.
- ustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lobbyist
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: LOB-ee-ist.
What does lobbyist mean?
- A person who is paid to lobby politicians and encourage them to vote a certain way or otherwise use their office to effect a desired result.
Where does lobbyist come from?
From lobby + -ist.
Questions about saying lobbyist
How do you pronounce lobbyist?
Say LOB-ee-ust. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɑbiəst/. In British English it is /ˈlɒbiɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lobbyist?
Lobbyist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOB). Broken into parts: LOB · ee · ust.
Is lobbyist 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 /ˈlɒbiɪst/ (LOB-ee-ist).