How to pronounce sob
Say it like SOB. Sob is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- SOB
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sob pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of sob
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SOB.
What does sob mean?
- A cry with a short, sudden expulsion of breath.
- The sound of sob.
- To weep with convulsive gasps.“She was sobbing because she was feeling very miserable.”
- To say (something) while sobbing.“"He doesn't love me!" she sobbed.”
- To soak.
Where does sob come from?
From Middle English sobben, perhaps from Middle Low German sabben (“to drool, slobber, salivate”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- shortness of breath
- breathlessness
- cocksucker
- mother fucker
- whoreson
- son of a bitch
- sobbing
Words that rhyme with sob
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sob.
Words that sound like sob
- saab
Questions about saying sob
How do you pronounce sob?
Say SOB. The American pronunciation is /sɑb/. In British English it is /sɒb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sob?
Sob is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SOB.
Is sob 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 /sɒb/ (SOB).
What words sound the same as sob?
Sob sounds the same as saab in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.