How to Pronounce Lobster

To pronounce "lobster", say LOBST-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈlɒb.stə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈlɒb.stə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “lobster”

"lobster" has 2 syllables: lobst-er. It rhymes with mobster, if that helps it stick.

What does lobster mean?

noun

  1. A crustacean of the Nephropidae family, dark green or blue-black in colour turning bright red when cooked, with a hard shell and claws, which is used as a seafood.
  2. A crustacean of the Palinuridae family, pinkish red in colour, with a hard, spiny shell but no claws, which is used as a seafood.

verb

  1. To fish for lobsters.

adjective

  1. Red-colored, especially from a sunburn.

Synonyms

lobsterbackredcoat

Words that rhyme with lobster

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

mobster

Related words

hummerbisquefisheryfishingshrimpcrayfishcrawfishlocust

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lobster"?▾

"Lobster" has 2 syllables: lobst · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "lobster"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lobster" is /ˈlɒb.stə/.

What does "lobster" mean?▾

Lobster: A crustacean of the Nephropidae family, dark green or blue-black in colour turning bright red when cooked, with a hard shell and claws, which is used as a seafood.

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