How to pronounce solecize
Say it like SOL-ih-syze. Solecize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOL).
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- SOL
- ih
- syze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Solecize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- syzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of solecize
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SOL-ih-syze.
What does solecize mean?
- To commit a solecism.
Questions about saying solecize
How do you pronounce solecize?
Say SOL-ih-syze. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɑlɪsaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈsɒlɪsaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in solecize?
Solecize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOL). Broken into parts: SOL · ih · syze.
Is solecize 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 /ˈsɒlɪsaɪz/ (SOL-ih-syze).