How to pronounce sobby
Say it like SOB-ee. Sobby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOB).
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- SOB
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sobby 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sobby
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SOB-ee.
What does sobby mean?
- Very sad; inclined to sob (weep with convulsive gasps).
- Resembling or characteristic of a sob.“a sobby sound”
Where does sobby come from?
From sob (“cry”) + -y.
Words that rhyme with sobby
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sobby.
Questions about saying sobby
How do you pronounce sobby?
Say SOB-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɑbi/. In British English it is /ˈsɒbi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sobby?
Sobby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOB). Broken into parts: SOB · ee.
Is sobby 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 /ˈsɒbi/ (SOB-ee).