How to pronounce exsolve
Say it like ek-SOLV. Exsolve has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOLV).
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- ek
- SOLV
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exsolve pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- SOLVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of exsolve
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ek-SOLV.
What does exsolve mean?
- To separate from one another at a critical point in temperature.
Where does exsolve come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin exsolvere.
Words that rhyme with exsolve
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Questions about saying exsolve
How do you pronounce exsolve?
Say ek-SOLV. The American pronunciation is /ɛkˈsɑlv/. In British English it is /ɛkˈsɒlv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exsolve?
Exsolve has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOLV). Broken into parts: ek · SOLV.
Is exsolve pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ɛkˈsɒlv/ (ek-SOLV).