How to pronounce robber
Say it like ROB-er. Robber has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROB).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈrɑbɚ/ROB-er
UK British/ˈrɒbə/ROB-uh
- ROB
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Robber pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of robber
- 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: ROB-uh.
What does robber mean?
noun
- A person who robs.
- An animal who robs.
Words that rhyme with robber
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of robber.
Questions about saying robber
How do you pronounce robber?
Say ROB-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɑbɚ/. In British English it is /ˈrɒbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in robber?
Robber has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROB). Broken into parts: ROB · er.
Is robber 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 /ˈrɒbə/ (ROB-uh).