How to pronounce sobbingly
Say it like SOB-ing-lee. Sobbingly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOB).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈsɑbɪŋli/SOB-ing-lee
UK British/ˈsɒbɪŋli/SOB-ing-lee
- SOB
- ing
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sobbingly 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sobbingly
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SOB-ing-lee.
What does sobbingly mean?
adverb
- In a sobbing manner.
Where does sobbingly come from?
From sobbing + -ly.
Questions about saying sobbingly
How do you pronounce sobbingly?
Say SOB-ing-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɑbɪŋli/. In British English it is /ˈsɒbɪŋli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sobbingly?
Sobbingly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOB). Broken into parts: SOB · ing · lee.
Is sobbingly 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 /ˈsɒbɪŋli/ (SOB-ing-lee).