How to Pronounce Mobile

To pronounce "mobile", say MOB-il-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈməʊbaɪl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈməʊbaɪl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “mobile”

"mobile" has 3 syllables: mob-il-e. It rhymes with noble and ignoble, if that helps it stick.

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

What does mobile mean?

noun

  1. A kinetic sculpture or decorative arrangement made of items hanging so that they can move independently from each other.
  2. The internet accessed via mobile devices.

    “there are many business opportunities in mobile”

adjective

  1. Capable of being moved, especially on wheels.

    “a mobile home”

  2. Pertaining to or by agency of mobile phones.

    “mobile internet”

noun

  1. A portable telephone that connects with the telephone network over radio wave transmission.

Synonyms

excitableficklecellcell phonecellphonecellularcellular mobilecellular phonecellular telephonehandphone

Antonyms

fixedimmobilesessilestationary

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Words that rhyme with mobile

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

nobleignobleennobleimmobileglobalstrobilemoblesobolsobelkobel

Related words

transportablemovablemoveablemovingraiseablemaneuverablemanoeuvrableraisable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mobile"?▾

"Mobile" has 3 syllables: mob · il · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "mobile"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mobile" is /ˈməʊbaɪl/.

What does "mobile" mean?▾

Mobile: A kinetic sculpture or decorative arrangement made of items hanging so that they can move independently from each other.

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