How to pronounce soberversary
Say it like soh-ber-VUR-suh-ree. Soberversary has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VUR).
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- soh
- ber
- VUR
- suh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Soberversary pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- berKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- VURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- suhKeep 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 soberversary
- 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-buh-VUR-suh-ree.
What does soberversary mean?
- The anniversary of a person's sobriety.
Where does soberversary come from?
Blend of sober + anniversary.
Words that rhyme with soberversary
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of soberversary.
Questions about saying soberversary
How do you pronounce soberversary?
Say soh-ber-VUR-suh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˌsoʊbɚˈvɝsəri/. In British English it is /ˌsəʊbəˈvɜːsəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in soberversary?
Soberversary has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VUR). Broken into parts: soh · ber · VUR · suh · ree.
Is soberversary 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 /ˌsəʊbəˈvɜːsəri/ (soh-buh-VUR-suh-ree).