How to pronounce soleal
Say it like SOH-lee-ul. Soleal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH).
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US American/ˈsoʊliəl/SOH-lee-ul
UK British/səʊˈliːəl/soh-LEE-ul
- SOH
- lee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Soleal 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of soleal
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: soh-LEE-ul.
What does soleal mean?
adjective
- of or pertaining to the soleus muscle
Where does soleal come from?
From soleus + -al.
Questions about saying soleal
How do you pronounce soleal?
Say SOH-lee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈsoʊliəl/. In British English it is /səʊˈliːəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in soleal?
Soleal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH). Broken into parts: SOH · lee · ul.
Is soleal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /səʊˈliːəl/ (soh-LEE-ul).