How to pronounce sobbing
Say it like SOB-ing. Sobbing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOB).
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- SOB
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sobbing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOBSay 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 sobbing
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SOB-ing.
What does sobbing mean?
- present participle and gerund of sob How to pronounce sob
- Act of one who sobs; a crying or weeping.
- That or who sobs.“a sobbing child”
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Words that rhyme with sobbing
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Questions about saying sobbing
How do you pronounce sobbing?
Say SOB-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɑbɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsɒbɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sobbing?
Sobbing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOB). Broken into parts: SOB · ing.
Is sobbing 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 /ˈsɒbɪŋ/ (SOB-ing).