How to pronounce moby
Say it like MOH-bee. Moby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH).
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- MOH
- bee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moby pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of moby
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MOH-bee.
What does moby mean?
- A mobile phone.
- Sick; unwell.
Where does moby come from?
From mobile + -y.
Words that rhyme with moby
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of moby.
Questions about saying moby
How do you pronounce moby?
Say MOH-bee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmoʊbi/. In British English it is /ˈməʊbi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moby?
Moby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH). Broken into parts: MOH · bee.
Is moby pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈməʊbi/ (MOH-bee).