How to pronounce sobel
Say it like SOH-bul. Sobel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH).
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- SOH
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sobel 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.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sobel
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SOH-bul.
What does sobel mean?
- A government soldier who joined the rebels during the Sierra Leone civil war.
Where does sobel come from?
From the phrase "soldier by day, rebel by night", referring to soldiers who would secretly cooperate with rebels to enrich themselves.
Words that rhyme with sobel
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sobel.
Questions about saying sobel
How do you pronounce sobel?
Say SOH-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈsoʊbəl/. In British English it is /ˈsəʊbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sobel?
Sobel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH). Broken into parts: SOH · bul.
Is sobel 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 /ˈsəʊbəl/ (SOH-bul).