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How to pronounce "soothe"

soothe

Noun
American
/suːð/

Syllable Breakdown

soothe

How natives say soothe

British
/suːð/

Syllable Breakdown

soothe

How natives say soothe

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with an 's' sound.

  • Add a 'oo' as in 'food'.

  • End with a 'th' sound, voicing it.

Common Mistakes

  • sood (s-oo-d)

  • suth (s-u-th)

  • su-th (s-u-th)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with a soft 's' sound.

  • Continue with 'oo' like in 'boot'.

  • Finish with a voiced 'th' sound.

common mistakes

  • sooth (s-o-th)

  • sowth (s-out-th)

  • sube (s-u-be)

FAQ

How is the 'th' sound made?

It's voiced, made with your tongue between teeth.

Is 'soothe' one syllable?

Yes, it's pronounced in one smooth sound.

What's the difference between 'sooth' and 'soothe'?

'Soothe' has a voiced 'th' at the end.

Definition

soothe

To make something feel calm or less upset.

Word Family

soothing

/ˈsuːðɪŋ/

adjective

Calming or comforting

Example: The music was soothing.

soother

/ˈsuːðər/

noun

A thing or person that soothes

Example: A pacifier is sometimes called a soother.

soothed

/suːðd/

verb (past tense)

Made calm or less upset

Example: The tea soothed his throat.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Soothe vs. soothing

- 'ing' adds an extra syllable.

Soothe vs. soother

- Ending changes to 'er', different vowel sound.

Soothe vs. soothed

- Ends with a 'd' sound, voicing maintained.

Pro Tips

Practice the 'th' sound

Put your tongue between your teeth, blow out, and voice it.

Listen and repeat

Mimic native speakers for better accuracy.

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