How to pronounce sophomoric
Say it like sof-uh-MOR-ik. Sophomoric has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOR).
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- sof
- uh
- MOR
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sophomoric pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sofKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sophomoric
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: sof-uh-MOR-ik.
What does sophomoric mean?
- Of, relating to, or characteristic of a sophomore.
- Conceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature.
- Pretentious; inflated in style or manner.“sophomoric affectation”
Where does sophomoric come from?
From sophomore + -ic.
Questions about saying sophomoric
How do you pronounce sophomoric?
Say sof-uh-MOR-ik. The American pronunciation is /sɑfəˈmɑrɪk/. In British English it is /sɒfəˈmɒrɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sophomoric?
Sophomoric has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOR). Broken into parts: sof · uh · MOR · ik.
Is sophomoric pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /sɒfəˈmɒrɪk/ (sof-uh-MOR-ik).