How to pronounce sobering
Say it like SOH-buh-ring. Sobering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH).
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- SOH
- buh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sobering 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.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sobering
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SOH-buh-ring.
What does sobering mean?
- Causing more sober thought or concern.“It was a sobering thought that I had almost killed myself. That was something I wouldn't soon do on purpose again.”
- present participle and gerund of sober How to pronounce sober
Questions about saying sobering
How do you pronounce sobering?
Say SOH-buh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈsoʊbərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsəʊbərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sobering?
Sobering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH). Broken into parts: SOH · buh · ring.
Is sobering 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 /ˈsəʊbərɪŋ/ (SOH-buh-ring).