How to pronounce shorb
Say it like SHORB. Shorb is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
VoiceSpeed
US American/ʃɔrb/SHORB
UK British/ʃɔːb/SHAWB
- SHORB
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shorb pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHORBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of shorb
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHAWB.
What does shorb mean?
noun
- A shorebird.
Where does shorb come from?
Clipping of shorebird.
Words that rhyme with shorb
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shorb.
Questions about saying shorb
How do you pronounce shorb?
Say SHORB. The American pronunciation is /ʃɔrb/. In British English it is /ʃɔːb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shorb?
Shorb is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SHORB.
Is shorb pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ʃɔːb/ (SHAWB).