How to pronounce soother
Say it like SOO-ther. Soother has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce soother. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SOO
- ther
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Soother pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- therKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of soother
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SOO-thuh.
What does soother mean?
- One who, or that which, soothes.
- A pacifier; a plastic device that goes into a baby’s mouth, used to calm and quiet the baby.
- To soothe.
Where does soother come from?
From soothe + -er.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with soother
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of soother.
Questions about saying soother
How do you pronounce soother?
Say SOO-ther. The American pronunciation is /ˈsuðɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsuːðə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in soother?
Soother has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · ther.
Is soother 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 /ˈsuːðə/ (SOO-thuh).