How to pronounce Soledad
Say it like SOHL-dad. Soledad has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOHL).
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- SOHL
- dad
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Soledad 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.
- dadGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of Soledad
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SOHL-dad.
What does Soledad mean?
- The native language spoken in this region of California.
Where does Soledad come from?
Borrowed from Spanish Soledad.
Questions about saying Soledad
How do you pronounce Soledad?
Say SOHL-dad. The American pronunciation is /ˈsoʊlˌdæd/. In British English it is /ˈsəʊlˌdæd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Soledad?
Soledad has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOHL). Broken into parts: SOHL · dad.
Is Soledad 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 /ˈsəʊlˌdæd/ (SOHL-dad).