How to pronounce soursop
Say it like SOW-er-sop. Soursop has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOW).
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- SOW
- er
- sop
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Soursop pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sopGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of soursop
- 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: SOW-uh-sop.
What does soursop mean?
- A small tropical evergreen tree, Annona muricata.
- The tart, spiny, yellow-green fruit of this tree.
- Alternative form of soursob.
Where does soursop come from?
From sour + sop.
Questions about saying soursop
How do you pronounce soursop?
Say SOW-er-sop. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaʊərˌsɑp/. In British English it is /ˈsaʊəˌsɒp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in soursop?
Soursop has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOW). Broken into parts: SOW · er · sop.
Is soursop 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 /ˈsaʊəˌsɒp/ (SOW-uh-sop).