How to Pronounce "bobby"
word
/ˈbɑbi/
BAH-bee
/bˈɒbi/
BO-bee
Definition
'Bobby' is an informal British English word for a police officer, especially in the United Kingdom.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbɑbi/
British English
/bˈɒbi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAH-bee
UK
BO-bee
Listen in Context
The bobby helped the lost child find his parents.
A bobby stands on the street corner every morning.
Many tourists like to take a photo with a bobby.
You can always spot a bobby by his tall helmet in London.