How to pronounce solemnity
Say it like suh-LEM-nuh-tee. Solemnity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEM).
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- suh
- LEM
- nuh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Solemnity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of solemnity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: suh-LEM-nuh-tee.
What does solemnity mean?
- The quality of being deeply serious and sober or solemn.“the solemnity of a funeral”
- An instance or example of solemn behavior; a rite or ceremony performed with reverence.
- A feast day of the highest rank celebrating a mystery of faith such as the Trinity, an event in the life of Jesus, the Virgin Mary, or another important saint.
Where does solemnity come from?
From solemn + -ity, from Middle English solemnity (“observance of formality and ceremony”), frequently in the phrases in solemnity, with solemnity, which from Old French solemnite, from Latin sollemnitās, from sollemnis.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with solemnity
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Questions about saying solemnity
How do you pronounce solemnity?
Say suh-LEM-nuh-tee. The American pronunciation is /səˈlɛmnəti/. In British English it is /səˈlɛmnəti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in solemnity?
Solemnity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEM). Broken into parts: suh · LEM · nuh · tee.
Is solemnity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /səˈlɛmnəti/ (suh-LEM-nuh-tee).