How to pronounce wobble
Say it like WOB-ul. Wobble has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOB).
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- WOB
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wobble 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of wobble
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: WOB-ul.
What does wobble mean?
- To move with an uneven or rocking motion, or unsteadily to and fro.“the Earth wobbles slowly on its axis”
- To tremble or quaver.“The soprano's voice wobbled alarmingly.”
- To vacillate in one's opinions.“I'm wobbling between the Liberals and the Greens.”
- An unsteady motion.“The fat man walked down the street with a wobble.”
- A tremulous sound.“There was a wobble on her high notes.”
- A low-frequency oscillation sometimes used in dubstep.
Where does wobble come from?
From earlier wabble (“wobble”), probably from Low German wabbeln (“to wobble”).
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Words that rhyme with wobble
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Questions about saying wobble
How do you pronounce wobble?
Say WOB-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɑbəl/. In British English it is /ˈwɒbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wobble?
Wobble has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOB). Broken into parts: WOB · ul.
Is wobble 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 /ˈwɒbəl/ (WOB-ul).