How to pronounce soldiery
Say it like SOHL-juh-ree. Soldiery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOHL).
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- SOHL
- juh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Soldiery pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of soldiery
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SOHL-juh-ree.
What does soldiery mean?
- Soldiers considered as a group.
- The profession or skill of being a soldier.
Where does soldiery come from?
From soldier + -y.
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Questions about saying soldiery
How do you pronounce soldiery?
Say SOHL-juh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈsoʊldʒəri/. In British English it is /ˈsəʊldʒəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in soldiery?
Soldiery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOHL). Broken into parts: SOHL · juh · ree.
Is soldiery 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 /ˈsəʊldʒəri/ (SOHL-juh-ree).