How to pronounce ob
Say it like OB. Ob is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
VoiceSpeed
US American/ɑb/OB
UK British/ɒb/OB
- OB
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ob pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of ob
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OB.
What does ob mean?
preposition
- Pronunciation spelling of of.“I'b gob a cold, ob course.”
- the obese gene
- observation
Where does ob come from?
From Latin ob, abbreviation of obolus.
Words that rhyme with ob
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ob.
Questions about saying ob
How do you pronounce ob?
Say OB. The American pronunciation is /ɑb/. In British English it is /ɒb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ob?
Ob is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: OB.
Is ob 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 /ɒb/ (OB).