How To Pronounce Solemn
solemn
In British English, solemn is pronounced /ˈsɒl.əm/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈsʷɒl.ə̃m]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈsɑː.ləm/.
Solemn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Solemn has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Oo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Words That Rhyme With Solemn
Questions About Solemn
How do you pronounce solemn in British English?
In British English, solemn is pronounced /ˈsɒl.əm/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈsʷɒl.ə̃m].
How do you pronounce solemn in American English?
In American English, solemn is pronounced /ˈsɑː.ləm/.
How many syllables are in solemn?
Solemn has two syllables, /sɒl/ + /əm/.
Where is the stress in solemn?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /sɒl/.
Do British and American English pronounce solemn the same way?
No. British English has /ˈsɒl.əm/ and American English has /ˈsɑː.ləm/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Oo
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