English pronunciation · Words Starting with S
Soap Pronunciation
Soap is pronounced SOHP, IPA /ˈsoʊp/.
SOHP
US /ˈsoʊp/ · UK /ˈsəʊp/
Syllables: SOHP (1 syllable)
noun: A substance used with water for washing.
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Soap in a Sentence
- There is no soap by the sink.
- She buys the olive oil soap from the market.
- He has watched the same soap for twenty years.
Common Mispronunciations of Soap
Not SOOP
Soap and soup are a well-known pair, with soap taking the oh of go and soup the oo of food.
Not SOH-uhp
Soap is one beat, because that oa pair stands for a single vowel.
Tip: A soap opera is a soap for short, with no change to the vowel.
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