To pronounce "sofa-bed", say SOF-ab-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈsoʊfəbɛd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈsoʊfəbɛd/
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"sofa-bed" has 3 syllables: sof-ab-ed.
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"Sofa-bed" has 3 syllables: sof · ab · ed.
The IPA transcription of "sofa-bed" is /ˈsoʊfəbɛd/.
Sofa-bed: A sofa that unfolds into a bed.
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