How to Pronounce "sophomore"
word
/ˈsɑfˌmɔɹ/
SAF-mor
/sˈɒfəmˌɔː/
SO-fuh-maw
Definition
A sophomore is a student in their second year of high school or college, especially in the United States.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈsɑfˌmɔɹ/
British English
/sˈɒfəmˌɔː/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SAF-mor
UK
SO-fuh-maw
Listen in Context
She is a sophomore in college.
My brother will be a sophomore next year.
As a sophomore, he joined the basketball team.
I can't believe I'm already a sophomore—freshman year went by so fast!