How to pronounce soppy
Say it like SOP-ee. Soppy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOP).
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- SOP
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Soppy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of soppy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SOP-ee.
What does soppy mean?
- Very wet; sodden, soaked.
- Overly sentimental, maudlin, schmaltzy.“Listen, those men will only turn soppy and puppy-dog eyed as soon as your turn to leave.”
Where does soppy come from?
From sop + -y. In sense 2, unrelated etymologically to sappy (“excessively emotional”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with soppy
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Questions about saying soppy
How do you pronounce soppy?
Say SOP-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɑpi/. In British English it is /ˈsɒpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in soppy?
Soppy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOP). Broken into parts: SOP · ee.
Is soppy 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 /ˈsɒpi/ (SOP-ee).