How to Pronounce Sobbing

To pronounce "sobbing", say SOBB-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsɒbɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈsɒbɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sobbing”

"sobbing" has 2 syllables: sobb-ing. It rhymes with throbbing and bobbing, if that helps it stick.

What does sobbing 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.

noun

  1. Act of one who sobs; a crying or weeping.

Synonyms

cryingsobs

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Words that rhyme with sobbing

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throbbingbobbingknobbinghobnobbingjobbingswabbingdaubingrobbingmobbinglobbingcobbinggobbing

Related words

weepingcryingmourningbawlingblubberingwailingsnivelingboohooing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sobbing"?▾

"Sobbing" has 2 syllables: sobb · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "sobbing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sobbing" is /ˈsɒbɪŋ/.

What does "sobbing" mean?▾

Sobbing: To weep with convulsive gasps.

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