To pronounce "cobol", say COB-ol — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
cobol
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COB-ol
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"cobol" has 2 syllables: cob-ol. It rhymes with lowball and blowball, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Cobol" has 2 syllables: cob · ol.
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