How to pronounce sophist
Say it like SOH-fist. Sophist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH).
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- SOH
- fist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sophist 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.
- fistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sophist
American and British speakers say sophist in essentially the same way: /ˈsoʊfɪst/ in the US and /ˈsɒfɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: SOF-ist.
What does sophist mean?
- A teacher who uses plausible but fallacious reasoning.
- One who is captious, fallacious, or deceptive in argument.
- Synonym of sophister (“university student who has completed at least one year”).
Questions about saying sophist
How do you pronounce sophist?
Say SOH-fist. The American pronunciation is /ˈsoʊfɪst/. In British English it is /ˈsɒfɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sophist?
Sophist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH). Broken into parts: SOH · fist.
Do Americans and Brits say sophist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsoʊfɪst/ and the British form is /ˈsɒfɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.