How to pronounce mobster
Say it like MOB-ster. Mobster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOB).
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- MOB
- ster
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mobster pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sterKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of mobster
- 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: MOB-stuh.
What does mobster mean?
- A member of a mob or Mafia.
Where does mobster come from?
From mob + -ster.
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Words that rhyme with mobster
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Questions about saying mobster
How do you pronounce mobster?
Say MOB-ster. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑbstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmɒbstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mobster?
Mobster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOB). Broken into parts: MOB · ster.
Is mobster 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 /ˈmɒbstə/ (MOB-stuh).