How Do You Spell EARLOBES?

Pronunciation: [ˈi͡ələ͡ʊbz] (IPA)

The word "earlobes" is spelled as /ˈɪrˌloʊbz/. The first syllable "ear" is pronounced with the short "i" sound as in "in," followed by the "r" sound. The second syllable "lobes" is pronounced with a long "o" sound, followed by a "b" and "z" sound. The spelling of this word follows the English language convention of using the letter "e" to represent the long "o" sound, and combining the letters "b" and "s" to show the plural form of the noun.

EARLOBES Meaning and Definition

1. Earlobes are the soft, fleshy, and pliable parts that dangle at the lower end of the ears in humans and some animals. They are located on either side of the head, below the temple and above the neck. Earlobes are generally free of cartilage, consisting mainly of adipose tissue and blood vessels.

   In humans, earlobes are characterized by their distinctive appearance and structure. They exhibit a wide range of shapes and sizes, which can be either attached or detached. Attached earlobes are typically connected to the side of the head, while detached earlobes hang down freely. Often, earlobes vary within families or ethnic groups, but their differences do not usually have any significance in terms of health or human physiology.

   Earlobes serve primarily as decorative features and are commonly adorned with various types of jewelry, such as earrings or ear gauges. They can be pierced to accommodate earrings, which are suspended from the lobes, thereby enhancing personal aesthetics.

   In addition to their aesthetic purpose, earlobes also contribute to our sensory experience by harboring nerve endings that allow for the perception of touch and pressure. People may experience sensations like tingling or tickling when the earlobes are touched or manipulated. However, the primary function of earlobes is not associated with hearing, balance, or any other fundamental physiological processes.

Top Common Misspellings for EARLOBES *

• earliobes 50%
• rearlonbes 25%
• earlobs 25%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for EARLOBES

• earlyes
• earlob
• earloabs
• earlies
• earlopes
• marloes
• warlobes
• sarlobes
• darlobes
• rarlobes
• earllobes
• erlobes
• Barlotes

Etymology of EARLOBES

The word "earlobes" is derived from the combination of two words: "ear" and "lobes".

The word "ear" traces its origins back to the Old English word "ēare", which can be traced even further back to the Proto-Germanic word "auzon" and the Proto-Indo-European word "h₂ṓws".

The word "lobes" is derived from the Old French word "lobe", which also refers to any rounded projection or division of a body part. The Old French word "lobe" originated from the Latin word "lobus", meaning a rounded or projecting part.

Therefore, "earlobes" refers to the rounded, projecting parts of the ears.

Similar spelling words for EARLOBES

• ear lobe,
• earlobe.