How to Pronounce Soccer

To pronounce "soccer", say SOCC-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsɒk.ə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈsɒk.ə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “soccer”

"soccer" has 2 syllables: socc-er. It rhymes with knocker and rocker, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: sochor — easy to mix up when writing.

What does soccer mean?

noun

  1. Association football

verb

  1. To kick the football directly off the ground, without using one's hands.

Synonyms

association footballfootballsoccer football

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Words that rhyme with soccer

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

knockerrockercockerstalkerwalkerlaugherhockerblockerockergawkerlockerhawker

Related words

fifanflfootballchampionshipmatchsportplayergambling

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "soccer"?▾

"Soccer" has 2 syllables: socc · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "soccer"?▾

The IPA transcription of "soccer" is /ˈsɒk.ə/.

What does "soccer" mean?▾

Soccer: Association football

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