How to pronounce solace
Say it like SAH-lus. Solace has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAH).
- SAH
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Solace pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of solace
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SOL-is.
Other ways to say solace
Solace also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- SOH-lis /ˈsoʊlɪs/
What does solace mean?
- Comfort or consolation in a time of loneliness or distress.“You cannot put a monetary value on emotional solace.”
- A source of comfort or consolation.
- To give solace to; comfort; cheer; console.
- To allay or assuage.
- To take comfort; to be cheered.
Where does solace come from?
From Old French solas, from Latin sōlācium (“consolation”), root from Proto-Indo-European *selh₂- (“mercy, comfort”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- comfort
- consolation
- relief
- alleviation
- besoothe
- soothe
- cheer
- solacement
Words that rhyme with solace
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of solace.
Questions about saying solace
How do you pronounce solace?
Say SAH-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɑləs/. In British English it is /ˈsɒlɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in solace?
Solace has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAH). Broken into parts: SAH · lus.
Is solace 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 /ˈsɒlɪs/ (SOL-is).