How to Pronounce Hobbit

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

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Syllables

6

Letters

HOBB-it

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💡 Tip for remembering “hobbit”

"hobbit" has 2 syllables: hobb-it. It rhymes with wabbit and hobit, if that helps it stick.

What does hobbit mean?

noun

  1. A Welsh unit of weight, equal to four Welsh pecks, or 168 pounds
  2. An old unit of volume (2 1/2 bushels, the volume of 168 pounds of wheat).

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Words that rhyme with hobbit

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wabbithobitbobbettbobbittcobbett

Related words

hobbethobbitryhalflinghoblinwerehoghoomanhobilerhobgoblinry

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hobbit"?▾

"Hobbit" has 2 syllables: hobb · it.

What does "hobbit" mean?▾

Hobbit: A Welsh unit of weight, equal to four Welsh pecks, or 168 pounds

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