How to pronounce soper
Say it like SOH-per. Soper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH).
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- SOH
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Soper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of soper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SOH-puh.
What does soper mean?
- Methaqualone.
- Any other soporific drug.
Where does soper come from?
From soporific. Sopor has been used as a brand name for methaqualone.
Words that rhyme with soper
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of soper.
Questions about saying soper
How do you pronounce soper?
Say SOH-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈsoʊpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsəʊpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in soper?
Soper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH). Broken into parts: SOH · per.
Is soper 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 /ˈsəʊpə/ (SOH-puh).