How to pronounce soda
Say it like SOH-duh. Soda has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH).
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- SOH
- duh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Soda 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.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of soda
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SOH-duh.
What does soda mean?
- a sodium salt of carbonic acid; used in making soap powders and glass and paper
- a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring“in New England they call sodas tonics”
Where does soda come from?
From Italian soda. Sense 4 is an ellipsis of soda water.
Words that rhyme with soda
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of soda.
Questions about saying soda
How do you pronounce soda?
Say SOH-duh. The American pronunciation is /ˈsoʊdə/. In British English it is /ˈsəʊdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in soda?
Soda has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH). Broken into parts: SOH · duh.
Is soda 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 /ˈsəʊdə/ (SOH-duh).