How to pronounce robin
Say it like ROB-un. Robin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROB).
- ROB
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Robin 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of robin
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ROB-in.
What does robin mean?
- A European robin, Erithacus rubecula.
- An American robin, Turdus migratorius.
- A toxalbumin obtained from the locust tree.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- ruddock
- redbreast
- robin redbreast
- old world robin
- erithacus rubecola
- american robin
- turdus migratorius
Words that rhyme with robin
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of robin.
Words that sound like robin
- robben
Questions about saying robin
How do you pronounce robin?
Say ROB-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɑbən/. In British English it is /ˈrɒbɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in robin?
Robin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROB). Broken into parts: ROB · un.
Is robin 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 /ˈrɒbɪn/ (ROB-in).
What words sound the same as robin?
Robin sounds the same as robben in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.