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hobson

/ˈhɑb.sən/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.97 in modern English

Syllables
hob-son
IPA
/ˈhɑb.sən/
11
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

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A surname originating as a patronymic.

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A village south of Burnopfield, County Durham, England (OS grid ref NZ 1755).

Etymology

From a medieval diminutive form of the given name Robert + -son.

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈhɑb.sən/
  • British English: /ˈhɒb.sən/

Derived Forms

Hobsonville

Phrases

Hobson's choice

Rhymes With

robson dobson jobson

Questions

How do you pronounce hobson?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈhɑb.sən/.
What does hobson mean?
A surname originating as a patronymic.
Where does hobson come from?
From a medieval diminutive form of the given name Robert + -son.

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