How to Pronounce Bobbin

To pronounce "bobbin", say BOBB-in — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

BOBB-in

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💡 Tip for remembering “bobbin”

"bobbin" has 2 syllables: bobb-in. It rhymes with robin and dobbin, if that helps it stick.

What does bobbin mean?

noun

  1. A spool or cylinder around which wire is coiled.
  2. In a sewing machine, the small spool that holds the lower thread.

    “Wind the bobbin, place it in the machine, and raise the thread.”

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Words that rhyme with bobbin

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robindobbinglobinshaabanhoben

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bobbin"?▾

"Bobbin" has 2 syllables: bobb · in.

What does "bobbin" mean?▾

Bobbin: A spool or cylinder around which wire is coiled.

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