To pronounce "so-so", say SOS-o — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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SOS-o
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"so-so" has 2 syllables: sos-o. It rhymes with apropos and show, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"So-so" has 2 syllables: sos · o.
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