How to pronounce soapery
Say it like SOH-puh-ree. Soapery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH).
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- SOH
- puh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Soapery pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of soapery
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SOH-puh-ree.
What does soapery mean?
- A factory making soap
- A shop selling soap
Where does soapery come from?
From soap + -ery.
Questions about saying soapery
How do you pronounce soapery?
Say SOH-puh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈsoʊpəri/. In British English it is /ˈsəʊpəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in soapery?
Soapery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH). Broken into parts: SOH · puh · ree.
Is soapery pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈsəʊpəri/ (SOH-puh-ree).