How to pronounce soleil
Say it like soh-LAYL. Soleil has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAYL).
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- soh
- LAYL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Soleil pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- LAYLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of soleil
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: soh-LAYL.
What does soleil mean?
- sun
Where does soleil come from?
Borrowed from French soleil.
Words that rhyme with soleil
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of soleil.
Questions about saying soleil
How do you pronounce soleil?
Say soh-LAYL. The American pronunciation is /soʊˈleɪl/. In British English it is /səʊˈleɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in soleil?
Soleil has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAYL). Broken into parts: soh · LAYL.
Is soleil 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 /səʊˈleɪl/ (soh-LAYL).