How to pronounce sobriquet
Say it like SOH-brih-kay. Sobriquet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH).
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- SOH
- brih
- kay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sobriquet 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.
- brihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of sobriquet
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SOH-brih-kay.
What does sobriquet mean?
- A familiar name for a person or thing; a nickname (sometimes assumed by the person, but often given by others) that is descriptive.““The Bard” is a sobriquet of English playwright William Shakespeare.”
Where does sobriquet come from?
Borrowed from French sobriquet (“nickname”), from Middle French soubriquet (“a chuck under the chin”).
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Questions about saying sobriquet
How do you pronounce sobriquet?
Say SOH-brih-kay. The American pronunciation is /ˈsoʊbrɪkeɪ/. In British English it is /ˈsəʊbrɪkeɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sobriquet?
Sobriquet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH). Broken into parts: SOH · brih · kay.
Is sobriquet 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 /ˈsəʊbrɪkeɪ/ (SOH-brih-kay).