How to pronounce wobbly
Say it like WOB-uh-lee. Wobbly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOB).
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- WOB
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wobbly 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of wobbly
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: WOB-uh-lee.
What does wobbly mean?
- Unsteady and tending to wobble.“wobbly bridge”
- Alternative spelling of Wobbly.
- A wobbler; a fit of rage; a tantrum.
Where does wobbly come from?
From wobble + -y.
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Questions about saying wobbly
How do you pronounce wobbly?
Say WOB-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɑbəli/. In British English it is /ˈwɒbəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wobbly?
Wobbly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOB). Broken into parts: WOB · uh · lee.
Is wobbly 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 /ˈwɒbəli/ (WOB-uh-lee).