How To Pronounce Solid
solid
In British English, solid is pronounced /ˈsɒl.ɪd/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈsʷɒl.ɪd̚]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈsɑːl.ɪd/.
Solid 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
Solid 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 Solid
Questions About Solid
How do you pronounce solid in British English?
In British English, solid is pronounced /ˈsɒl.ɪd/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈsʷɒl.ɪd̚].
How do you pronounce solid in American English?
In American English, solid is pronounced /ˈsɑːl.ɪd/.
How many syllables are in solid?
Solid has two syllables, /sɒl/ + /ɪd/.
Where is the stress in solid?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /sɒl/.
Do British and American English pronounce solid the same way?
No. British English has /ˈsɒl.ɪd/ and American English has /ˈsɑːl.ɪd/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Oo
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