How to pronounce insolvent
Say it like in-SOL-vunt. Insolvent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOL).
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- in
- SOL
- vunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Insolvent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- vuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of insolvent
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: in-SOL-vunt.
What does insolvent mean?
- One who is insolvent; an insolvent debtor.
- Unable to pay one's bills as they fall due.“an insolvent debtor”
- Owing more than one has in assets.
- Not sufficient to pay all the debts of the owner.“an insolvent estate”
Where does insolvent come from?
From in- + solvent.
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Questions about saying insolvent
How do you pronounce insolvent?
Say in-SOL-vunt. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈsɑlvənt/. In British English it is /ɪnˈsɒlvənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in insolvent?
Insolvent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOL). Broken into parts: in · SOL · vunt.
Is insolvent 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 /ɪnˈsɒlvənt/ (in-SOL-vunt).