How to pronounce solenodon
Say it like soh-LEE-nuh-don. Solenodon has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE).
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- soh
- LEE
- nuh
- don
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Solenodon 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.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- donGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of solenodon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: soh-LEE-nuh-don.
What does solenodon mean?
- Any of the family Solenodontidae of small nocturnal, burrowing, insectivorous mammals, with a long snout and venomous saliva.
Where does solenodon come from?
From the genus name.
Questions about saying solenodon
How do you pronounce solenodon?
Say soh-LEE-nuh-don. The American pronunciation is /soʊˈlinəˌdɑn/. In British English it is /səʊˈliːnəˌdɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in solenodon?
Solenodon has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE). Broken into parts: soh · LEE · nuh · don.
Is solenodon 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 /səʊˈliːnəˌdɒn/ (soh-LEE-nuh-don).