How to pronounce tobe
Say it like TOHB. Tobe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/toʊb/TOHB
UK British/təʊb/TOHB
- TOHB
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tobe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of tobe
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TOHB.
What does tobe mean?
noun
- A cotton garment worn in parts of northern Africa.
Words that rhyme with tobe
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Questions about saying tobe
How do you pronounce tobe?
Say TOHB. The American pronunciation is /toʊb/. In British English it is /təʊb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tobe?
Tobe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TOHB.
Is tobe 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 /təʊb/ (TOHB).