How to pronounce soothsayer
Say it like SOOTH-say-er. Soothsayer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOOTH).
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- SOOTH
- say
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Soothsayer 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of soothsayer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SOOTH-say-uh.
What does soothsayer mean?
- One who attempts to predict the future, using magic, intuition or intelligence; a diviner.
- A mantis (Mantodea spp.)
- A double dart moth (Graphiphora augur).
Where does soothsayer come from?
From Middle English sothsaier, zothziggere, by surface analysis, sooth (“truth”) + sayer.
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Questions about saying soothsayer
How do you pronounce soothsayer?
Say SOOTH-say-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈsuθˌseɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsuːθˌseɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in soothsayer?
Soothsayer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOOTH). Broken into parts: SOOTH · say · er.
Is soothsayer 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 /ˈsuːθˌseɪə/ (SOOTH-say-uh).