lobbyist

/ˈlɑːbiɪst/

Syllables lob·by·ist

Stress LOB-by-ist

Phonics Breakdown

lob

/lɑːb/

short o

by

/bi/

y /i/ sound

ist

/ɪst/

short i

Meaning

a person who tries to influence politicians or government decisions

Sound Reference

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lob=/lɑːb/(lob) + by=/bi/(by) + ist=/ɪst/(artist)

Example

The lobbyist met with lawmakers to discuss the new policy.