How to pronounce softens
Say it like SAW-funz. Softens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAW).
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- SAW
- funz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Softens 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.
- funzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of softens
American and British speakers say softens in essentially the same way: /ˈsɔfənz/ in the US and /ˈsɒfənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SOF-unz.
What does softens mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of soften How to pronounce soften
Questions about saying softens
How do you pronounce softens?
Say SAW-funz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɔfənz/. In British English it is /ˈsɒfənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in softens?
Softens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAW). Broken into parts: SAW · funz.
Do Americans and Brits say softens the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɔfənz/ and the British form is /ˈsɒfənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.