How to pronounce sophisticates
Say it like suh-FIS-tuh-kits. Sophisticates has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIS).
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- suh
- FIS
- tuh
- kits
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sophisticates pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kitsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sophisticates
American and British speakers say sophisticates in essentially the same way: /səˈfɪstəˌkɪts/ in the US and /səˈfɪstəˌkɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-FIS-tuh-kits.
What does sophisticates mean?
- plural of sophisticate How to pronounce sophisticate
Questions about saying sophisticates
How do you pronounce sophisticates?
Say suh-FIS-tuh-kits. The American pronunciation is /səˈfɪstəˌkɪts/. In British English it is /səˈfɪstəˌkɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sophisticates?
Sophisticates has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIS). Broken into parts: suh · FIS · tuh · kits.
Do Americans and Brits say sophisticates the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈfɪstəˌkɪts/ and the British form is /səˈfɪstəˌkɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.