How to pronounce sopher
Say it like SOF-er. Sopher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOF).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈsɑfɚ/SOF-er
UK British/ˈsɒfə/SOF-uh
- SOF
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sopher pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sopher
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SOF-uh.
What does sopher mean?
noun
- Alternative form of sofer (“Jewish scribe”).
Words that rhyme with sopher
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sopher.
Questions about saying sopher
How do you pronounce sopher?
Say SOF-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɑfɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsɒfə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sopher?
Sopher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOF). Broken into parts: SOF · er.
Is sopher 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 /ˈsɒfə/ (SOF-uh).