How to pronounce softsoap
Say it like SAWFT-sohp. Softsoap has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAWFT).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈsɔftˌsoʊp/SAWFT-sohp
UK British/ˈsɒftˌsəʊp/SOFT-sohp
- SAWFT
- sohp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Softsoap 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.
- sohpGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of softsoap
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SOFT-sohp.
What does softsoap mean?
noun
- Alternative form of soft-soap.
- Alternative form of soft-soap.
Questions about saying softsoap
How do you pronounce softsoap?
Say SAWFT-sohp. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɔftˌsoʊp/. In British English it is /ˈsɒftˌsəʊp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in softsoap?
Softsoap has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAWFT). Broken into parts: SAWFT · sohp.
Is softsoap 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 /ˈsɒftˌsəʊp/ (SOFT-sohp).