How to pronounce soffit
Say it like SAW-fit. Soffit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAW).
- SAW
- fit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Soffit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- fitKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of soffit
American and British speakers say soffit in essentially the same way: /ˈsɔfɪt/ in the US and /ˈsɒfɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SOF-it.
What does soffit mean?
- The visible underside of an arch, balcony, beam, cornice, staircase, vault or any other architectural element.
- The top point of the inside open section of a pipe or box conduit.“The elevation of the pipe soffit is 10.4 meters above mean sea level.”
Where does soffit come from?
From French soffite, from Italian soffitto, from Vulgar Latin *suffīctus, perfect passive participle of Latin suffīgō (“to fasten or fix onto”).
Questions about saying soffit
How do you pronounce soffit?
Say SAW-fit. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɔfɪt/. In British English it is /ˈsɒfɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in soffit?
Soffit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAW). Broken into parts: SAW · fit.
Do Americans and Brits say soffit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɔfɪt/ and the British form is /ˈsɒfɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.