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How to pronounce lobster
/ˈlɒbstə/ British English
LOB·stə
2 beats (syllables). The strong beat is the first one.
✗ Many people say
lob·STER
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LOB·stə
My tip
Stress the start, and the r is silent: LOB-stə.
In a sentence
We had lobster as a special treat.
Now you say it
- Listen to me two or three times.
- Say it slowly, one beat at a time: LOB-stə.
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Questions
How do you pronounce lobster?
In British English, lobster is pronounced /ˈlɒbstə/. Say it like this: LOB-stə. Stress the start, and the r is silent: LOB-stə.
How many syllables are in lobster?
When you say it, lobster has 2 syllables: LOB-stə. The strong beat is the first one, LOB.
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