How Do You Spell COBIAN?

Pronunciation: [kˈə͡ʊbi͡ən] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "cobian" can seem confusing to those unfamiliar with its pronunciation. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced /koʊbiən/, with stress on the first syllable. The "c" is pronounced as /k/ and the "o" as /oʊ/. The second syllable contains a schwa sound, /bɪə/, before ending with an "n" sound, /n/. The word "cobian" can refer to a surname, a type of sandal, or a technology company.