How to Pronounce Mob

To pronounce "mob", say MOB — one syllable, IPA /mɒb/. 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

/mɒb/

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💡 Tip for remembering “mob”

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

What does mob mean?

noun

  1. A large or disorderly group of people; especially one bent on riotous or destructive action.
  2. A group of animals such as horses or cattle.

verb

  1. To crowd around (someone), sometimes with hostility.

    “The fans mobbed a well-dressed couple who resembled their idols.”

  2. To crowd into or around a place.

    “The shoppers mobbed the store on the first day of the sale.”

Synonyms

Mafiamafia

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Words that rhyme with mob

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bobjobthrobdaubsquabsobhobnobknobcobhobglobslob

Related words

rabblethrongdisorderlyroutmoblikesyndicategangpile

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mob"?▾

"Mob" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "mob"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mob" is /mɒb/.

What does "mob" mean?▾

Mob: A large or disorderly group of people; especially one bent on riotous or destructive action.

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