How to pronounce zorb
Say it like ZORB. Zorb is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
VoiceSpeed
US American/zɔrb/ZORB
UK British/zɔːb/ZAWB
- ZORB
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zorb pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZORBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of zorb
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ZAWB.
What does zorb mean?
noun
- A large, transparent, inflatable ball, inside which a person may be secured and then rolled downhill.
- To roll downhill or engage in sports in a zorb ball.
Where does zorb come from?
Originally the trademarked name of a particular brand of sphere; perhaps from orb.
Words that rhyme with zorb
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of zorb.
Questions about saying zorb
How do you pronounce zorb?
Say ZORB. The American pronunciation is /zɔrb/. In British English it is /zɔːb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zorb?
Zorb is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ZORB.
Is zorb pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /zɔːb/ (ZAWB).