How to pronounce sos
Say it like eh-oh-ES. Sos has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ES).
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- eh
- oh
- ES
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sos pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ehGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of sos
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: eh-oh-ES.
What does sos mean?
- plural of so How to pronounce so
Words that rhyme with sos
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sos.
Questions about saying sos
How do you pronounce sos?
Say eh-oh-ES. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛˌoʊˈɛs/. In British English it is /ˌɛˌəʊˈɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sos?
Sos has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ES). Broken into parts: eh · oh · ES.
Is sos 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 /ˌɛˌəʊˈɛs/ (eh-oh-ES).