How to Pronounce Robes

To pronounce "robes", say ROB-es — 2 syllables, IPA /ɹəʊbz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ɹəʊbz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “robes”

"robes" has 2 syllables: rob-es. It rhymes with microbes and probes, if that helps it stick.

What does robes mean?

noun

  1. A long loose outer garment, often signifying honorary stature.
  2. The skin of an animal, especially the bison, dressed with the fur on, and used as a wrap.

Words that rhyme with robes

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

microbesprobesanaerobeslobesglobesstrobeswardrobesbathrobestechnophobesjobesfobeskobes

Related words

gownvestashesbathrobesblanketsclothesclothingcloths

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "robes"?▾

"Robes" has 2 syllables: rob · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "robes"?▾

The IPA transcription of "robes" is /ɹəʊbz/.

What does "robes" mean?▾

Robes: A long loose outer garment, often signifying honorary stature.

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