How to Pronounce Hob

To pronounce "hob", say HOB — one syllable, IPA /hɒb/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/hɒb/

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💡 Tip for remembering “hob”

"hob" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with bob and job, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: haab — easy to mix up when writing.

What does hob mean?

noun

  1. A kind of cutting tool, used to cut the teeth of a gear.
  2. The flat projection or iron shelf at the side of a fire grate, where things are put to be kept warm.

verb

  1. To create (a gear) by cutting with a hob.
  2. To engage in the process of cutting gears with a hob.

Synonyms

cooktoprangestovetop

Words that rhyme with hob

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bobjobthrobdaubsquabsobhobnobknobcobglobslobheartthrob

Related words

impbrowniepixygoblinhobgoblinpixieelfgremlin

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hob"?▾

"Hob" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "hob"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hob" is /hɒb/.

What does "hob" mean?▾

Hob: A kind of cutting tool, used to cut the teeth of a gear.

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