How to pronounce sophoi
Say it like SOH-foy. Sophoi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH).
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US American/ˈsoʊfɔɪ/SOH-foy
UK British/ˈsəʊfɔɪ/SOH-foy
- SOH
- foy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sophoi 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.
- foyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of sophoi
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SOH-foy.
What does sophoi mean?
noun
- plural of sophos (“sage, wise man”)
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Questions about saying sophoi
How do you pronounce sophoi?
Say SOH-foy. The American pronunciation is /ˈsoʊfɔɪ/. In British English it is /ˈsəʊfɔɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sophoi?
Sophoi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH). Broken into parts: SOH · foy.
Is sophoi pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈsəʊfɔɪ/ (SOH-foy).