How do native speakers pronounce "so" in English?

In natural English speech, "so" appears in contexts such as: "However, I'm going to need some privacy soon when I cry. So -- Oh, you did find one.". Listen to the exact timestamped clip in the accompanying video with synchronized subtitles.

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How to pronounce“so”in English

IPA/soʊ/

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However, I'm going to need some privacy soon when I cry.

So --

Oh, you did find one.

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Definitions of “so”

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conjunction

Reduced form of 'so that', used to express purpose; in order that.

“I got an earlier train to work so I'd have plenty of time to prepare for the meeting.”

Synonyms:so that that

conjunction

As a result; for that reason; therefore; because of this; due to this.

“I was hungry, so I asked if there was any more food.”

adverb

To the (explicitly stated) extent.

“It was so hot outside that all the plants died.”

adverb

To the (implied) extent.

“I need a piece of cloth so long. [= this long]”

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