How to Pronounce Globe

To pronounce "globe", say GLOB-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ɡloːb/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ɡloːb/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “globe”

"globe" has 2 syllables: glob-e. It rhymes with probe and wardrobe, if that helps it stick.

What does globe mean?

noun

  1. Any spherical (or nearly spherical) object.

    “the globe of the eye; the globe of a lamp”

  2. The planet Earth.

verb

  1. To become spherical.
  2. To make spherical.

Synonyms

EarthSol IIITerraworld

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Words that rhyme with globe

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

probewardrobestrobelobeshobemicrobejobetobeanaerobe

Related words

orbearthballworldmondehemisphereterrasphere

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "globe"?▾

"Globe" has 2 syllables: glob · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "globe"?▾

The IPA transcription of "globe" is /ɡloːb/.

What does "globe" mean?▾

Globe: Any spherical (or nearly spherical) object.

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