How to pronounce solenoid
Say it like SOL-ih-noyd. Solenoid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOL).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce solenoid. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SOL
- ih
- noyd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Solenoid 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.
- noydKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of solenoid
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SOL-ih-noyd.
What does solenoid mean?
- A coil of wire that acts as a magnet when an electric current flows through it.
- An electromechanical device consisting of such a coil containing a metal core, the movement of which is controlled by the current.
- An electromechanical switch controlled by a solenoid; solenoid switch, relay.
Questions about saying solenoid
How do you pronounce solenoid?
Say SOL-ih-noyd. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɑlɪnɔɪd/. In British English it is /ˈsɒlɪnɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in solenoid?
Solenoid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOL). Broken into parts: SOL · ih · noyd.
Is solenoid 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 /ˈsɒlɪnɔɪd/ (SOL-ih-noyd).