How to pronounce socle
Say it like SOH-kul. Socle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH).
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- SOH
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Socle 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.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of socle
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SOH-kul.
What does socle mean?
- A low plinth or pedestal used to display a statue or other artwork.
- A plain face or plinth at the foot of a wall.
- The sum of the minimal normal submodules of a given R-module of a given ring R.
Where does socle come from?
From French socle, from Italian zoccolo (“wooden shoe”), from Latin socculus, diminutive of soccus (“sock”).
Words that rhyme with socle
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Questions about saying socle
How do you pronounce socle?
Say SOH-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈsoʊkəl/. In British English it is /ˈsəʊkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in socle?
Socle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH). Broken into parts: SOH · kul.
Is socle 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 /ˈsəʊkəl/ (SOH-kul).