To pronounce "lobbyist", say LOBBY-ist — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈlɒ.bi.ɪst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈlɒ.bi.ɪst/
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"lobbyist" has 2 syllables: lobby-ist. It rhymes with hobbyist, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Lobbyist" has 2 syllables: lobby · ist.
The IPA transcription of "lobbyist" is /ˈlɒ.bi.ɪst/.
Lobbyist: A person who is paid to lobby politicians and encourage them to vote a certain way or otherwise use their office to effect a desired result.
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