How to Pronounce Lobe

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

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Syllables

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Letters

/ləʊb/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “lobe”

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

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

What does lobe mean?

noun

  1. Any projection or division, especially one of a somewhat rounded form.

    “A lobe of lava was crawling down the side of the volcano.”

  2. A clear division of an organ that can be determined at the gross anatomy level, especially one of the parts of the brain, liver or lung.

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Words that rhyme with lobe

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

probeglobewardrobestrobeshobemicrobejobetobeanaerobebathrobetechnophobephobe

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lobe"?▾

"Lobe" has 2 syllables: lob · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "lobe"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lobe" is /ləʊb/.

What does "lobe" mean?▾

Lobe: Any projection or division, especially one of a somewhat rounded form.

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