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How to pronounce mobile
/ˈməʊbaɪl/ British English
MOH·byl
2 beats (syllables). The strong beat is the first one.
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MOH·byl
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British English: MOH-byl, with eye at the end. Americans say MOH-bəl.
In a sentence
Call me on my mobile.
Now you say it
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Questions
How do you pronounce mobile?
In British English, mobile is pronounced /ˈməʊbaɪl/. Say it like this: MOH-byl. British English: MOH-byl, with eye at the end. Americans say MOH-bəl.
How many syllables are in mobile?
When you say it, mobile has 2 syllables: MOH-byl. The strong beat is the first one, MOH.
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