How to pronounce robbing
Say it like ROB-ing. Robbing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROB).
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- ROB
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Robbing 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of robbing
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ROB-ing.
What does robbing mean?
Words that rhyme with robbing
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Questions about saying robbing
How do you pronounce robbing?
Say ROB-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɑbɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈrɒbɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in robbing?
Robbing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROB). Broken into parts: ROB · ing.
Is robbing 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 /ˈrɒbɪŋ/ (ROB-ing).