How to Pronounce "sobered"
word
ˈsoʊbɝd
SOH-berd
sˈəʊbəd
SOH-buhd
Definition
Means that someone became less drunk, or, more commonly, that they became more serious, thoughtful, or less cheerful after hearing or seeing something important or unpleasant.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsoʊbɝd
British English
sˈəʊbəd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SOH-berd
UK
SOH-buhd
Listen in Context
He sobered quickly after the accident.
She sobered up before the meeting.
The sad news sobered us all.
We laughed at first, but the situation soon sobered us.