How to Pronounce Sober

To pronounce "sober", say SOB-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsəʊ.bə(ɹ)/. 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

/ˈsəʊ.bə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sober”

"sober" has 2 syllables: sob-er. It rhymes with lobar and schober, if that helps it stick.

What does sober mean?

verb

  1. (often with up) To make or become sober.
  2. (often with up) To overcome or lose a state of intoxication.

    “It took him hours to sober up.”

adjective

  1. Not drunk; not intoxicated
  2. Not given to excessive drinking of alcohol

    “1890, John Charles, The Godly, Righteous, And Sober Life”

Antonyms

drunk

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Words that rhyme with sober

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lobarschoberprobergroberdobergoberkoberkroeberloberlocke-oberloeberober

Related words

teetotalcolourlessdryunintoxicatedserioussedateunplayfuluninebriated

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sober"?▾

"Sober" has 2 syllables: sob · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "sober"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sober" is /ˈsəʊ.bə(ɹ)/.

What does "sober" mean?▾

Sober: (often with up) To make or become sober.

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