How to pronounce nob
Say it like NOB. Nob is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NOB
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nob pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of nob
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: NOB.
What does nob mean?
- The head.“He aimed a dreadful chopper at Baily’s nob.”
- A jack of the same suit as the card turned up by the dealer.“One for his nob.”
- A wealthy or influential person; a toff.
- To hit in the head.
Where does nob come from?
Nobleman sense from white-nob (“white-head”) (18th century), referring to the powdered wigs used by those having or affecting upper middle-class status.
Words that rhyme with nob
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nob.
Words that sound like nob
Questions about saying nob
How do you pronounce nob?
Say NOB. The American pronunciation is /nɑb/. In British English it is /nɒb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nob?
Nob is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NOB.
Is nob 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 /nɒb/ (NOB).
What words sound the same as nob?
Nob sounds the same as knob in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.