How to Pronounce Dhobi

To pronounce "dhobi", say DHOB-i — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdəʊbi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈdəʊbi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dhobi”

"dhobi" has 2 syllables: dhob-i. It rhymes with lobby and cobby, if that helps it stick.

What does dhobi mean?

noun

  1. A laundryman or washerman, or laundrywoman or washerwoman, in India and Pakistan.

Words that rhyme with dhobi

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lobbycobbysnobbynobbydaubybobbyhobbyslobbyknobbysquabbydobiegobby

Related words

dhobydhobiedobydobiedhobyingduttydhootidhootie

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dhobi"?▾

"Dhobi" has 2 syllables: dhob · i.

What is the IPA transcription of "dhobi"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dhobi" is /ˈdəʊbi/.

What does "dhobi" mean?▾

Dhobi: A laundryman or washerman, or laundrywoman or washerwoman, in India and Pakistan.

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