How to pronounce softnose
Say it like SAWFT-nohz. Softnose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAWFT).
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- SAWFT
- nohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Softnose 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.
- nohzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of softnose
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SOFT-nohz.
What does softnose mean?
- Of a bullet: lacking a jacketed nose and thereby deforming greatly on impact, causing a large amount of damage; soft-nosed.
- A bullet of this kind; (uncountable) bullets of this kind collectively.
Where does softnose come from?
From soft (adjective) + nose.
Questions about saying softnose
How do you pronounce softnose?
Say SAWFT-nohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɔftˌnoʊz/. In British English it is /ˈsɒftnəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in softnose?
Softnose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAWFT). Broken into parts: SAWFT · nohz.
Is softnose pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈsɒftnəʊz/ (SOFT-nohz).