How to Pronounce Sobriquet

To pronounce "sobriquet", say SOBR-iq-uet — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈsəʊ.bɹɪ.keɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈsəʊ.bɹɪ.keɪ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sobriquet”

"sobriquet" has 3 syllables: sobr-iq-uet. It rhymes with convey and display, if that helps it stick.

What does sobriquet mean?

noun

  1. A familiar name for a person (typically a shortened version of a person’s given name).

    ““The Bard” is a sobriquet of English playwright William Shakespeare.”

Synonyms

bynamecognomenmonikernicknameto-name

Words that rhyme with sobriquet

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

conveydisplaydismayepithetsetdisarrayallaygayoffsetdecayfretwet

Related words

nicknamemonikersoubriquetcognomenbywordnickthingso-and-so

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sobriquet"?▾

"Sobriquet" has 3 syllables: sobr · iq · uet.

What is the IPA transcription of "sobriquet"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sobriquet" is /ˈsəʊ.bɹɪ.keɪ/.

What does "sobriquet" mean?▾

Sobriquet: A familiar name for a person (typically a shortened version of a person’s given name).

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