How to Pronounce Soffit

To pronounce "soffit", say SOFF-it — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsɑ.fɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈsɑ.fɪt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “soffit”

"soffit" has 2 syllables: soff-it. It rhymes with prophet and tophet, if that helps it stick.

What does soffit mean?

noun

  1. The visible underside of an arch, balcony, beam, cornice, staircase, vault or any other architectural element.
  2. (pipe technology) The top point of the inside open section of a pipe or box conduit.

    “The elevation of the pipe soffit is 10.4 meters above mean sea level.”

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Words that rhyme with soffit

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prophettophetnonprofitmoffatmoffattmoffet

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "soffit"?▾

"Soffit" has 2 syllables: soff · it.

What is the IPA transcription of "soffit"?▾

The IPA transcription of "soffit" is /ˈsɑ.fɪt/.

What does "soffit" mean?▾

Soffit: The visible underside of an arch, balcony, beam, cornice, staircase, vault or any other architectural element.

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