How to pronounce sociopaths
Say it like SOH-see-oh-pathz. Sociopaths has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH).
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- SOH
- see
- oh
- pathz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sociopaths 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.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- pathzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of sociopaths
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SOH-see-oh-pathz.
What does sociopaths mean?
- plural of sociopath How to pronounce sociopath
Questions about saying sociopaths
How do you pronounce sociopaths?
Say SOH-see-oh-pathz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsoʊsioʊˌpæðz/. In British English it is /ˈsəʊsiəʊˌpæðz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sociopaths?
Sociopaths has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH). Broken into parts: SOH · see · oh · pathz.
Is sociopaths 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 /ˈsəʊsiəʊˌpæðz/ (SOH-see-oh-pathz).