How to Pronounce Bobbing

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

BOBB-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “bobbing”

"bobbing" has 2 syllables: bobb-ing. It rhymes with sobbing and throbbing, if that helps it stick.

What does bobbing mean?

verb

  1. To move gently and vertically, in either a single motion or repeatedly up and down, at or near the surface of a body of water, or similar medium.

    “The ball, which we had thought lost, suddenly bobbed up out of the water.”

  2. To move (something) as though it were bobbing in water.

    “I bobbed my head under water and saw the goldfish.”

verb

  1. To cut (hair) into a bob haircut.

    “I got my hair bobbed. How do you like it?”

  2. To shorten by cutting; to dock; to crop

noun

  1. The motion of something that bobs.

Words that rhyme with bobbing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sobbingthrobbingknobbinghobnobbingjobbingswabbingdaubingrobbingmobbinglobbingcobbinggobbing

Related words

bobbleheadbobbingwobblingwigglingbubblingwagglejigglingjouncing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bobbing"?▾

"Bobbing" has 2 syllables: bobb · ing.

What does "bobbing" mean?▾

Bobbing: To move gently and vertically, in either a single motion or repeatedly up and down, at or near the surface of a body of water, or similar medium.

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