How to pronounce lobe
Say it like LOHB. Lobe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/loʊb/LOHB
UK British/ləʊb/LOHB
- LOHB
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lobe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of lobe
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LOHB.
What does lobe mean?
noun
- Any projection or division, especially one of a somewhat rounded form.“A lobe of lava was crawling down the side of the volcano.”
- A clear division of an organ that can be determined at the gross anatomy level, especially one of the parts of the brain, liver or lung.
- A semicircular pattern left on the ice as the skater travels across it.
Words that rhyme with lobe
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lobe.
Questions about saying lobe
How do you pronounce lobe?
Say LOHB. The American pronunciation is /loʊb/. In British English it is /ləʊb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lobe?
Lobe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LOHB.
Is lobe pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ləʊb/ (LOHB).