How to pronounce lobsters
Say it like LOB-sterz. Lobsters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOB).
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US American/ˈlɑbstɚz/LOB-sterz
UK British/ˈlɒbstəz/LOB-stuz
- LOB
- sterz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lobsters 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.
- sterzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of lobsters
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: LOB-stuz.
What does lobsters mean?
noun
- plural of lobster How to pronounce lobster
- third-person singular simple present indicative of lobster How to pronounce lobster
Questions about saying lobsters
How do you pronounce lobsters?
Say LOB-sterz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɑbstɚz/. In British English it is /ˈlɒbstəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lobsters?
Lobsters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOB). Broken into parts: LOB · sterz.
Is lobsters pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈlɒbstəz/ (LOB-stuz).