How to Pronounce Lobs

To pronounce "lobs", say LOBS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “lobs”

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

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

What does lobs 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.”

noun

  1. A lump.
  2. A country bumpkin; a yokel.

noun

  1. A fish, the European pollock.

Words that rhyme with lobs

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gobsswabsslobshobsheartthrobsblobscobsknobsmobsthrobsdaubsscobs

Related words

lobatecompoundvolleyscrosscourtforehandsbackhandstopspindribble

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lobs"?▾

"Lobs" has one syllable.

What does "lobs" mean?▾

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

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