How to Pronounce "hobnail"
word
ˈhɑbˌneɪɫ
HAHB-nayl
hˈɒbneɪl
HOB-nayl
Definition
A short, thick nail with a large head, usually made of iron or steel, used to strengthen or reinforce the soles of heavy boots or shoes.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɑbˌneɪɫ
British English
hˈɒbneɪl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAHB-nayl
UK
HOB-nayl
Listen in Context
The worker's boots had hobnails on the soles for extra grip.
Old army boots often used hobnails to last longer.
He hammered a hobnail into the shoe.
My grandfather used to wear hobnail boots when he went hiking in the mountains.