How to Pronounce Lob

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

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Letters

/lɒb/

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💡 Tip for remembering “lob”

"lob" 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: lobb — easy to mix up when writing.

What does lob mean?

noun

  1. (ball sports) A pass or stroke which arches high into the air.

    “The guard launched a desperate lob over the outstretched arms of the defender.”

verb

  1. To throw or hit a ball into the air in a high arch.

    “The guard lobbed a pass just over the defender.”

  2. To throw.

Words that rhyme with lob

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bobjobthrobdaubsquabsobhobnobknobcobhobglobslob

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lob"?▾

"Lob" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "lob"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lob" is /lɒb/.

What does "lob" mean?▾

Lob: (ball sports) A pass or stroke which arches high into the air.

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