How to Pronounce Sophomoric

To pronounce "sophomoric", say SOPH-om-or-ic — 4 syllables, IPA /sɒfəˈmɒɹɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/sɒfəˈmɒɹɪk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “sophomoric”

"sophomoric" has 4 syllables: soph-om-or-ic. It rhymes with hyperbaric and barak, if that helps it stick.

What does sophomoric mean?

adjective

  1. Of, relating to, or characteristic of a sophomore
  2. Conceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature

Words that rhyme with sophomoric

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

hyperbaricbarakkolarikkomarikkovarikmubarakparekh

Related words

bombasticsophomoronicsophiologicsophiologicalsophrologicalsopheniansophisticalsophistic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sophomoric"?▾

"Sophomoric" has 4 syllables: soph · om · or · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "sophomoric"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sophomoric" is /sɒfəˈmɒɹɪk/.

What does "sophomoric" mean?▾

Sophomoric: Of, relating to, or characteristic of a sophomore

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