How to pronounce slobbering
Say it like SLOB-uh-ring. Slobbering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLOB).
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- SLOB
- uh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slobbering pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLOBSay 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.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of slobbering
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SLOB-uh-ring.
What does slobbering mean?
- present participle and gerund of slobber How to pronounce slobber
- The act of one who slobbers.
Questions about saying slobbering
How do you pronounce slobbering?
Say SLOB-uh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈslɑbərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈslɒbərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slobbering?
Slobbering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLOB). Broken into parts: SLOB · uh · ring.
Is slobbering 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 /ˈslɒbərɪŋ/ (SLOB-uh-ring).