How to Pronounce "nabobs"
word
ˈnæbɑbz
NAY-bahbz
nˈæbɒbz
NAY-bobz
Definition
Nabobs are very rich or influential people, often used to describe those who have acquired great wealth, especially in foreign countries. Originally, it referred to wealthy British people who returned from India in colonial times.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnæbɑbz
British English
nˈæbɒbz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NAY-bahbz
UK
NAY-bobz
Listen in Context
Many nabobs lived in large mansions after returning from India.
The city’s nabobs donated money to build a new hospital.
People admired the wealth of the nabobs.
The party was full of political nabobs from around the country.