How to pronounce softer
Say it like SOF-ter. Softer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOF).
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- SOF
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Softer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of softer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SOF-tuh.
Other ways to say softer
Softer also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- SAWF-ter /ˈsɔftɚ/
What does softer mean?
- comparative form of soft: more soft How to pronounce soft
Questions about saying softer
How do you pronounce softer?
Say SOF-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɑftɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsɒftə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in softer?
Softer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOF). Broken into parts: SOF · ter.
Is softer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsɒftə/ (SOF-tuh).