How do you pronounce "lobby"?

In American English: /ˈlɑːbi/ (LAHB-ee). In British English: /lˈɒbi/ (L-ob). In Canadian English: /ˈlɑːbi/ (LAHB-ee). In Australian English: /lˈɒbi/ (L-ob).

Is "lobby" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlɑːbi/ (LAHB-ee), while in British English it's /lˈɒbi/ (L-ob).

How to Pronounce "lobby"

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lobby

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/ˈlɑːbi/

LAHB-ee

Syllable Breakdown

lɑːblob·iby

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