How to pronounce sophomores
Say it like SOF-morz. Sophomores has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOF).
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US American/ˈsɑfˌmɔrz/SOF-morz
UK British/ˈsɒfˌmɔːz/SOF-mawz
- SOF
- morz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sophomores 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.
- morzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of sophomores
- 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-mawz.
What does sophomores mean?
noun
- plural of sophomore How to pronounce sophomore
Questions about saying sophomores
How do you pronounce sophomores?
Say SOF-morz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɑfˌmɔrz/. In British English it is /ˈsɒfˌmɔːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sophomores?
Sophomores has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOF). Broken into parts: SOF · morz.
Is sophomores 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 /ˈsɒfˌmɔːz/ (SOF-mawz).