How to Pronounce "sobering"
word
ˈsoʊbɝɪŋ
SOH-bur-ing
sˈəʊbəɹɪŋ
SOH-buh-ring
Definition
Something sobering makes you feel more serious, thoughtful, or aware of reality, often by showing you something important or worrying.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsoʊbɝɪŋ
British English
sˈəʊbəɹɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SOH-bur-ing
UK
SOH-buh-ring
Listen in Context
The news about the accident was very sobering.
It was a sobering experience to visit the hospital.
Reading the report was a sobering reminder of the risks.
Seeing how quickly things changed was a sobering thought.