How to pronounce cob
Say it like KOB. Cob is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KOB
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cob pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of cob
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOB.
What does cob mean?
- A corncob.
- The seed-bearing head of a plant.
- A male swan.
- To construct using mud blocks or to seal a wall using mud or an artificial equivalent.
- To have the heads mature into corncobs.
- To remove the kernels from a corncob.
- To beat with a flat instrument; to paddle.
- To throw, chuck, lob.
- To chip off unwanted pieces of stone, so as to form a desired shape or improve the quality of mineral ore.
Where does cob come from?
Of uncertain origin. The word has many disparate senses, which are likely of diverse origin.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with cob
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cob.
Questions about saying cob
How do you pronounce cob?
Say KOB. The American pronunciation is /kɑb/. In British English it is /kɒb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cob?
Cob is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KOB.
Is cob pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /kɒb/ (KOB).