software

/ˈsɔftwer/

Syllables soft·ware

Stress SOFT-ware

Phonics Breakdown

soft

/sɔft/

short o

ware

/wer/

r-schwa

Meaning

computer programs and operating information used by a computer

Sound Reference

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soft=/sɔft/(soft) + ware=/wer/(hardware)

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