How to pronounce sopor
Say it like SOH-per. Sopor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH).
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- SOH
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sopor 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.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sopor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SOH-puh.
What does sopor mean?
- An unnaturally deep sleep.
Where does sopor come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin sopor (“sleep”).
Words that rhyme with sopor
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sopor.
Questions about saying sopor
How do you pronounce sopor?
Say SOH-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈsoʊpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsəʊpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sopor?
Sopor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH). Broken into parts: SOH · per.
Is sopor 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 /ˈsəʊpə/ (SOH-puh).