How to Pronounce So-called

To pronounce "so-called", say SOC-all-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈsəʊˌkɔːld/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈsəʊˌkɔːld/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “so-called”

"so-called" has 3 syllables: soc-all-ed. It rhymes with appalled and enthralled, if that helps it stick.

What does so-called mean?

adjective

  1. So named; commonly called by such a name, often with a connotation that the item is not worthy of that name.

    “These so-called "assistants" are making our jobs harder, not easier!”

  2. So named; commonly called.

    “the so-called Ising model”

Words that rhyme with so-called

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

appalledenthralleddrawledpiebaldscaldhauledcalledwaldbawledsprawledinstalledscrawled

Related words

supposedallegedquestionablenamedcalleddesignatedtellthe

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "so-called"?▾

"So-called" has 3 syllables: soc · all · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "so-called"?▾

The IPA transcription of "so-called" is /ˈsəʊˌkɔːld/.

What does "so-called" mean?▾

So-called: So named; commonly called by such a name, often with a connotation that the item is not worthy of that name.

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