How to Pronounce Hobbies

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

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Syllables

Letters

HOBB-ies

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"hobbies" has 2 syllables: hobb-ies. It rhymes with lobbies and gobies, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: hobbes — easy to mix up when writing.

noun

An activity that one enjoys doing in one's spare time.
“I like to collect stamps from different countries as a hobby.”
An extinct breed of horse native to the British Isles, also known as the Irish Hobby

noun

Any of four species of small falcons in the genus Falco, especially Falco subbuteo.

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How many syllables are in "hobbies"?▾

"Hobbies" has 2 syllables: hobb · ies.

What does "hobbies" mean?▾

Hobbies: An activity that one enjoys doing in one's spare time.

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