How to pronounce wobbling
Say it like WOB-uh-ling. Wobbling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOB).
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US American/ˈwɑbəlɪŋ/WOB-uh-ling
UK British/ˈwɒbəlɪŋ/WOB-uh-ling
- WOB
- uh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wobbling 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of wobbling
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: WOB-uh-ling.
What does wobbling mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of wobble How to pronounce wobble
- The motion of something that wobbles.
Questions about saying wobbling
How do you pronounce wobbling?
Say WOB-uh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɑbəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈwɒbəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wobbling?
Wobbling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOB). Broken into parts: WOB · uh · ling.
Is wobbling 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 /ˈwɒbəlɪŋ/ (WOB-uh-ling).