How to pronounce robbery
Say it like ROB-uh-ree. Robbery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROB).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈrɑbəri/ROB-uh-ree
UK British/ˈrɒbəri/ROB-uh-ree
- ROB
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Robbery 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of robbery
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ROB-uh-ree.
What does robbery mean?
noun
- larceny by threat of violence
- plundering during riots or in wartime
Where does robbery come from?
Displaced native Old English rēaflāc.
Words that rhyme with robbery
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of robbery.
Questions about saying robbery
How do you pronounce robbery?
Say ROB-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɑbəri/. In British English it is /ˈrɒbəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in robbery?
Robbery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROB). Broken into parts: ROB · uh · ree.
Is robbery pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈrɒbəri/ (ROB-uh-ree).