How to pronounce soba
Say it like SOH-buh. Soba has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH).
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- SOH
- buh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Soba pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of soba
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SOH-buh.
What does soba mean?
- A Japanese buckwheat noodle.
- A traditional community leader in Angola.
Words that rhyme with soba
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of soba.
Questions about saying soba
How do you pronounce soba?
Say SOH-buh. The American pronunciation is /ˈsoʊbə/. In British English it is /ˈsəʊbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in soba?
Soba has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH). Broken into parts: SOH · buh.
Is soba pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈsəʊbə/ (SOH-buh).