How to pronounce scob
Say it like SKOB. Scob is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/skɑb/SKOB
UK British/skɒb/SKOB
- SKOB
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scob pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKOBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of scob
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SKOB.
What does scob mean?
noun
- A flaw in which the weft misses a few warp threads.
- A wooden box with two lids, used as a storage box and movable desk.
- To create a scob.
- To pack a wagon with large pieces on top so as to hide gaps resulting from it not being completely filled.
- To scrape or pound.
Words that rhyme with scob
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scob.
Questions about saying scob
How do you pronounce scob?
Say SKOB. The American pronunciation is /skɑb/. In British English it is /skɒb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scob?
Scob is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SKOB.
Is scob 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 /skɒb/ (SKOB).