English pronunciation · Words Starting with L
Lobbied Pronunciation
Lobbied is pronounced LAH-beed, IPA /ˈlɑbid/.
LAH-beed
US /ˈlɑbid/ · UK /ˈlɒbɪd/
Syllables: LAH · beed (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
verb (past tense and past participle of lobby): Tried to persuade politicians or officials to act in a particular way.
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Lobbied in a Sentence
- The industry lobbied hard against the levy.
- Residents lobbied the council for a crossing.
- She has lobbied on this issue for years.
Common Mispronunciations of Lobbied
Not LAH-bee-id
Two beats only. The -ied ending is a single d fastened to the end, since a b sound never earns an extra syllable.
Not loh-BEED
The weight stays at the front, exactly where the verb lobby has it.
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