How to pronounce lobsterwoman
Say it like LOB-ster-wuh-mun. Lobsterwoman has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOB).
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- LOB
- ster
- wuh
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lobsterwoman 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.
- sterKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- wuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lobsterwoman
- 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-stuh-wuh-mun.
What does lobsterwoman mean?
- A female fisher for lobsters, Female equivalent of lobsterman.
- A female alien or monster that appears like a hybrid of a human and a lobster.
Where does lobsterwoman come from?
From lobster + -woman, modeled after lobsterman.
Questions about saying lobsterwoman
How do you pronounce lobsterwoman?
Say LOB-ster-wuh-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɑbstərwʊmən/. In British English it is /ˈlɒbstəwʊmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lobsterwoman?
Lobsterwoman has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOB). Broken into parts: LOB · ster · wuh · mun.
Is lobsterwoman 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 /ˈlɒbstəwʊmən/ (LOB-stuh-wuh-mun).