Cómo pronunciar «sough» en inglés
saʊ
SOW
Acento principal: SOW
Escucha a hablantes nativos decir «sough» en contexto en clips de video reales
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “sough”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
SOW
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
As a single-syllable word, "sough" receives full primary stress when spoken in isolation, though it may take a reduced weak form in connected speech when acting as a function word.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Single-syllable words like "sough" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech.
How Native Speakers Say It: Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "sough" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "sough" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "sough is" sounds like "sough-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "sough" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“I sough to convey to them this is what we're going to do, these are the big ideas.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
Practicar la Pronunciación de «sough»
Escucha la pronunciación nativa, grábate repitiendo la frase en tu micrófono y obtén puntuación de precisión en tiempo real palabra por palabra.
I sough to convey to them this is what we're going to do, these are the big ideas.
Escuchar en contexto: “sough”
1 clipThe Inglés word “sough” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as saʊ (phonetic respelling: SOW). Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (SOW), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “sough” functions as a verb, noun and acts as an English heteronym where syllable stress shifts between noun (initial-syllable stress) and verb (second-syllable stress) usage. SayItVid indexes 1 authentic Inglés video clip demonstrating how native speakers articulate “sough” in natural connected speech across American (US: 1 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (1 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USClip #1 · @16:11
“So at the end of the day, it's really about results and what did I do up front? I sough to convey to them this is what we're going to do, these are the big ideas. these are the big ideas.”
Definición y significado: “sough”
- To make a soft rustling or murmuring sound.
- A murmuring sound; rushing, rustling, or whistling sound.
- A gentle breeze; a waft; a breath.
Oraciones de ejemplo (3)
- “The great train snaked on through the dark, pounding out the miles through the empty plains and mingy hamlets of Georgia, the 'Peach State', the angry moan of its four-toned wind-horn soughing over the wide savannah and the long shaft of its single searchlight ripping the black calico of the night.”
- “[...] Arthur; a fearful night it was: there was a sough in the air, a sound drawing nigh like that of a host marching:- — but you're looking pale and forwrought, man; is any thing ailing ye?”
- “I sough to convey to them this is what we're going to do, these are the big ideas.”
Pronunciación: “sough”
- Pronunciation:
- SOW
- Sílabas:
- SOW
- Written Hyphenation:
- sough
- Acento principal:
- SOW
- IPA:
- saʊ
- Escuchar en contexto
- sough
Palabras que riman con “sough”
-aʊPalabras con sonido idéntico (Homófonos)
Sonido únicoNo se conocen homófonos exactos para "sough" (⁄saʊ⁄).
Preguntas frecuentes sobre «sough»
¿Cómo se pronuncia «sough» en inglés?
«sough» se pronuncia ⁄saʊ⁄ (SOW). Escucha los clips de video de hablantes nativos arriba para oírla en contexto real.
¿Dónde está el acento en «sough»?
El acento principal en «sough» está en «SOW». Presta atención a esa sílaba tónica en los videos de arriba.
¿Qué significa «sough»?
To make a soft rustling or murmuring sound.
¿Cómo puedo escuchar «sough» en frases reales?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “sough”?
Single-syllable words like "sough" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech. Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "sough" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.