How to pronounce thingamabob
Say it like THING-uh-muh-bahb. Thingamabob has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THING).
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- THING
- uh
- muh
- bahb
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thingamabob pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bahbGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of thingamabob
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: THING-uh-muh-bob.
What does thingamabob mean?
- A thing or person whose actual name is unknown or forgotten.
Where does thingamabob come from?
Alteration of thingumbob: obsolete thingum (from thing) + bob.
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Questions about saying thingamabob
How do you pronounce thingamabob?
Say THING-uh-muh-bahb. The American pronunciation is /ˈθɪŋəməˌbɑb/. In British English it is /ˈθɪŋəməˌbɒb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thingamabob?
Thingamabob has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THING). Broken into parts: THING · uh · muh · bahb.
Is thingamabob 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 /ˈθɪŋəməˌbɒb/ (THING-uh-muh-bob).