How to pronounce softdrink
Say it like SAWFT-dringk. Softdrink has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAWFT).
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- SAWFT
- dringk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Softdrink pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAWFTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- dringkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of softdrink
American and British speakers say softdrink in essentially the same way: /ˈsɔftˌdrɪŋk/ in the US and /ˈsɒftˌdrɪŋk/ in the UK.
British respelling: SOFT-dringk.
What does softdrink mean?
- Alternative form of soft drink.
Questions about saying softdrink
How do you pronounce softdrink?
Say SAWFT-dringk. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɔftˌdrɪŋk/. In British English it is /ˈsɒftˌdrɪŋk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in softdrink?
Softdrink has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAWFT). Broken into parts: SAWFT · dringk.
Do Americans and Brits say softdrink the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɔftˌdrɪŋk/ and the British form is /ˈsɒftˌdrɪŋk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.