How to pronounce softwear
Say it like SAWF-twair. Softwear has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAWF).
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- SAWF
- twair
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Softwear pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAWFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- twairGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of softwear
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SOF-twair.
What does softwear mean?
- athletic shoes, sneakers
Where does softwear come from?
From soft + -wear.
Words that rhyme with softwear
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of softwear.
Words that sound like softwear
Questions about saying softwear
How do you pronounce softwear?
Say SAWF-twair. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɔfˌtwɛr/. In British English it is /ˈsɒfˌtwɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in softwear?
Softwear has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAWF). Broken into parts: SAWF · twair.
Is softwear 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 /ˈsɒfˌtwɛə/ (SOF-twair).
What words sound the same as softwear?
Softwear sounds the same as software in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.