How to Pronounce Nob

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

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/nɒb/

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What does nob mean?

noun

  1. The head.

    “Jack and Jill went up the hill / to fetch a pail of water; / Jack fell down and broke his crown / and Jill came tumbling after. / Up Jack got and home did trot, / as fast as he could caper, / to old Dame Dob / to mend his nob / with vinegar and brown paper.”

  2. A jack of the same suit as the card turned up by the dealer. (See also nibs.)

    “One for his nob.”

verb

  1. To hit in the head

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nob"?▾

"Nob" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "nob"?▾

The IPA transcription of "nob" is /nɒb/.

What does "nob" mean?▾

Nob: The head.

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