How to Pronounce "soften"
word
/ˈsɑfən/, /ˈsɔfən/
SAHF-en or SAWF-en
/sˈɒfən/
SOF-en
Definition
To make something less hard or more gentle, either physically (like making bread softer) or in attitude or language (speaking more kindly).
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈsɑfən/, /ˈsɔfən/
British English
/sˈɒfən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SAHF-en or SAWF-en
UK
SOF-en
Listen in Context
Heat the butter to soften it before baking.
The teacher spoke gently to soften her message.
Water will soften dry soil.
He tried to soften the bad news with a joke.