How to pronounce soothsay
Say it like SOOTH-say. Soothsay has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOOTH).
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- SOOTH
- say
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Soothsay pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOOTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- sayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of soothsay
American and British speakers say soothsay in essentially the same way: /ˈsuθˌseɪ/ in the US and /ˈsuːθˌseɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SOOTH-say.
What does soothsay mean?
- To foretell the future; make predictions.
- Soothsaying; prediction; prognostication; prophecy.
- A portent; an omen.
Where does soothsay come from?
Formed as a back-formation from soothsayer or soothsaying, equivalent to sooth + say.
Questions about saying soothsay
How do you pronounce soothsay?
Say SOOTH-say. The American pronunciation is /ˈsuθˌseɪ/. In British English it is /ˈsuːθˌseɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in soothsay?
Soothsay has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOOTH). Broken into parts: SOOTH · say.
Do Americans and Brits say soothsay the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsuθˌseɪ/ and the British form is /ˈsuːθˌseɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.