How Do You Spell HOBIT?

Pronunciation: [hˈɒbɪt] (IPA)

The word "Hobit" is commonly misspelled as it lacks the second letter "b". The correct spelling is "Hobbit" (/ˈhɒb.ɪt/), which has two "b"s in it. The IPA phonetic transcription reveals that the word is pronounced with a glottal stop at the beginning, followed by the "h" sound, and a short "o" sound. The final syllable is pronounced with a short "i" sound, followed by a "t" sound. The proper spelling and pronunciation of words are essential for clear communication.

Common Misspellings for HOBIT

• hoopt
• bobit
• hohit
• bhobit
• huobbit
• hobett

Etymology of HOBIT

The word "Hobbit" was coined by J.R.R. Tolkien, a British author and linguist, for his famous novel "The Hobbit". Tolkien derived the word from Old English, specifically the word "holbytla", which signified a somewhat obscure group of people mentioned in a list of various human-like creatures. "Holbytla" can be broken down into two parts: "hol" meaning "hole" or "hollow", and "bytla" meaning "builder" or "digger". This Old English root reflects the Hobbits' characteristic trait of living in burrows or holes in the ground. Hence, Tolkien adapted and anglicized "holbytla" into "Hobbit" for his imaginative race of small, human-like creatures known for their love of peace and simple pleasures.