How to pronounce socialite
Say it like SOH-shuh-lyte. Socialite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH).
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- SOH
- shuh
- lyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Socialite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of socialite
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SOH-shuh-lyte.
What does socialite mean?
- A person (often a woman) of social prominence, considered to be an influential figure.
- A person who goes to fashionable parties and is often written about in the newspapers, etc.
Where does socialite come from?
From social (“pertaining to high society”) + -ite, perhaps as a play on social light, in imitation of words in -ite.
Questions about saying socialite
How do you pronounce socialite?
Say SOH-shuh-lyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈsoʊʃəˌlaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈsəʊʃəˌlaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in socialite?
Socialite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH). Broken into parts: SOH · shuh · lyte.
Is socialite pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈsəʊʃəˌlaɪt/ (SOH-shuh-lyte).