To pronounce "softener", say SOFT-en-er — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"softener" has 3 syllables: soft-en-er. It rhymes with oftener, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Softener" has 3 syllables: soft · en · er.
Softener: One who, or that which, softens.
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