How to pronounce wobbegong
Say it like WOB-ee-gong. Wobbegong has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOB).
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- WOB
- ee
- gong
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wobbegong pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WOBSay 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.
- gongGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of wobbegong
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: WOB-ih-gong.
What does wobbegong mean?
- Any of several species of bottom-dwelling carpet sharks in the family Orectolobidae, distinguished by their small vegetation-like flaps of skin around the mouth.
Where does wobbegong come from?
From Dharug wabigang.
Questions about saying wobbegong
How do you pronounce wobbegong?
Say WOB-ee-gong. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɑbiˌɡɑŋ/. In British English it is /ˈwɒbɪɡɒŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wobbegong?
Wobbegong has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOB). Broken into parts: WOB · ee · gong.
Is wobbegong 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 /ˈwɒbɪɡɒŋ/ (WOB-ih-gong).