how to pronounce sober

/ˈsəʊ.bəɹ/

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sober is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of sober in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… long sober religious processions which …”

meanings of sober

adjective:

Not drunk; not intoxicated.
Moderate; realistic; serious; not playful; not passionate; cool; self-controlled.
Poor; feeble.
Not given to excessive drinking of alcohol.
Dull; not bright or colorful.
Subdued; solemn; grave.

verb:

To overcome or lose a state of intoxication.
To moderate one's feelings.
To make or become sober.

name:

A surname.

sober frequency in english - C1 level of CEFR

the word sober occurs in english on average 6.2 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.