How to Pronounce Adobe

To pronounce "adobe", say AD-ob-e — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈdəʊ.bi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

adobe

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Syllables

5

Letters

/əˈdəʊ.bi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “adobe”

"adobe" has 3 syllables: ad-ob-e. It rhymes with obie and scoby, if that helps it stick.

What does adobe mean?

noun

  1. An unburnt brick dried in the sun.

    “Many people in Texas and New Mexico live in adobe houses.”

  2. The earth from which such bricks are made.

Synonyms

mudbrick

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Words that rhyme with adobe

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

obiescobygobimobyglobydobycobey

Related words

acrobatformatreaderpdfsoftwaremudbancomudbrick

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "adobe"?▾

"Adobe" has 3 syllables: ad · ob · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "adobe"?▾

The IPA transcription of "adobe" is /əˈdəʊ.bi/.

What does "adobe" mean?▾

Adobe: An unburnt brick dried in the sun.

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