How to Pronounce Sobbed

To pronounce "sobbed", say SOBB-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

SOBB-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “sobbed”

"sobbed" has 2 syllables: sobb-ed. It rhymes with lobbed and mobbed, if that helps it stick.

What does sobbed mean?

verb

  1. To weep with convulsive gasps.
  2. To say (something) while sobbing.

    “"He doesn't love me!" she sobbed.”

verb

  1. To soak.

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Words that rhyme with sobbed

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lobbedmobbedbobbeddaubedthrobbedknobbedjobbedfobbedswabbedblobbedgobbedhobbed

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sobbed"?▾

"Sobbed" has 2 syllables: sobb · ed.

What does "sobbed" mean?▾

Sobbed: To weep with convulsive gasps.

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