How to Pronounce "hobbles"
word
HAH-buhlz
HOB-uhlz
Definition
To walk with difficulty, usually because of injury or pain. It can also mean to slow down or limit the progress of something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɑbəɫz
British English
hˈɒbəlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAH-buhlz
UK
HOB-uhlz
Listen in Context
She hobbles to school after twisting her ankle.
The dog hobbles because of an old injury.
New rules hobble the company's growth.
After the surgery, he still hobbles a bit when he walks.