How to pronounce softkey
Say it like SOFT-kay. Softkey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOFT).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈsɑftˌkeɪ/SOFT-kay
UK British/ˈsɒftˌkeɪ/SOFT-kay
- SOFT
- kay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Softkey pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOFTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of softkey
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SOFT-kay.
What does softkey mean?
noun
- Alternative form of soft key.
Questions about saying softkey
How do you pronounce softkey?
Say SOFT-kay. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɑftˌkeɪ/. In British English it is /ˈsɒftˌkeɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in softkey?
Softkey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOFT). Broken into parts: SOFT · kay.
Is softkey pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈsɒftˌkeɪ/ (SOFT-kay).