How to Pronounce "lobster"
word
/ˈɫɑbstɝ/
LAHB-stur
/lˈɒbstɐ/
LOB-stuh
Definition
A lobster is a large sea animal with a hard shell, claws, and long antennae. People often cook and eat it as seafood.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɫɑbstɝ/
British English
/lˈɒbstɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAHB-stur
UK
LOB-stuh
Listen in Context
We ate lobster for dinner.
The lobster has two big claws.
I saw a lobster at the market.
This restaurant is famous for its lobster rolls.