How to pronounce soapwort
Say it like SOHP-wort. Soapwort has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOHP).
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- SOHP
- wort
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Soapwort pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- wortKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of soapwort
- 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: SOHP-wawt.
What does soapwort mean?
- Any perennial herb of the genus Saponaria.
Where does soapwort come from?
From soap + wort, from the soapy matter formed when the leaves are agitated in water.
Questions about saying soapwort
How do you pronounce soapwort?
Say SOHP-wort. The American pronunciation is /ˈsoʊpwɔrt/. In British English it is /ˈsəʊpwɔːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in soapwort?
Soapwort has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOHP). Broken into parts: SOHP · wort.
Is soapwort 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 /ˈsəʊpwɔːt/ (SOHP-wawt).