How to pronounce sobs
Say it like SOBZ. Sobs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/sɑbz/SOBZ
UK British/sɒbz/SOBZ
- SOBZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sobs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOBZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of sobs
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SOBZ.
What does sobs mean?
noun
- plural of sob How to pronounce sob
- third-person singular simple present indicative of sob How to pronounce sob
Questions about saying sobs
How do you pronounce sobs?
Say SOBZ. The American pronunciation is /sɑbz/. In British English it is /sɒbz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sobs?
Sobs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SOBZ.
Is sobs 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 /sɒbz/ (SOBZ).