How to Pronounce Soapy

To pronounce "soapy", say SOAPY — one syllable, IPA /ˈsəʊpi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈsəʊpi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “soapy”

"soapy" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with dopey and ropey, if that helps it stick.

What does soapy mean?

adjective

  1. Resembling soap.

    “a soapy taste”

  2. Resembling a soap opera.

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Words that rhyme with soapy

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dopeyropeyscopymopeyslopygopi

Related words

saponaceousseedysaponarysoaplikesudsysmegmaticsoapsuddysoily

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "soapy"?▾

"Soapy" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "soapy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "soapy" is /ˈsəʊpi/.

What does "soapy" mean?▾

Soapy: Resembling soap.

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