How to pronounce insolvency
Say it like in-SOL-vun-see. Insolvency has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOL).
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- in
- SOL
- vun
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Insolvency pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- vunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of insolvency
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: in-SOL-vun-see.
What does insolvency mean?
- The condition of being insolvent; the state or condition of a person who is insolvent; the condition of one who is unable to pay their debts as they fall due, or in the usual course of trade and business.“The company faces insolvency.”
- Insufficiency to discharge all debts of the owner.“the insolvency of an estate”
- The condition of having more debts than assets.
Where does insolvency come from?
From insolvent + -cy.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying insolvency
How do you pronounce insolvency?
Say in-SOL-vun-see. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈsɑlvənsi/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈsɒlvənsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in insolvency?
Insolvency has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOL). Broken into parts: in · SOL · vun · see.
Is insolvency 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 /ˌɪnˈsɒlvənsi/ (in-SOL-vun-see).