How to pronounce lobbyists
Say it like LOB-ee-ists. Lobbyists 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 lobbyists. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- LOB
- ee
- ists
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lobbyists 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.
- istsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lobbyists
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: LOB-ee-ists.
What does lobbyists mean?
- plural of lobbyist How to pronounce lobbyist
Questions about saying lobbyists
How do you pronounce lobbyists?
Say LOB-ee-ists. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɑbiɪsts/. In British English it is /ˈlɒbiɪsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lobbyists?
Lobbyists has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOB). Broken into parts: LOB · ee · ists.
Is lobbyists 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 /ˈlɒbiɪsts/ (LOB-ee-ists).