How to pronounce soapier
Say it like SOH-pee-er. Soapier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH).
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US American/ˈsoʊpiər/SOH-pee-er
UK British/ˈsəʊpiə/SOH-pee-uh
- SOH
- pee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Soapier 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.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of soapier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SOH-pee-uh.
What does soapier mean?
adjective
- comparative form of soapy: more soapy How to pronounce soapy
Questions about saying soapier
How do you pronounce soapier?
Say SOH-pee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈsoʊpiər/. In British English it is /ˈsəʊpiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in soapier?
Soapier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH). Broken into parts: SOH · pee · er.
Is soapier pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsəʊpiə/ (SOH-pee-uh).