How to pronounce soleus
Say it like SOH-lee-us. Soleus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH).
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- SOH
- lee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Soleus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of soleus
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: soh-LEE-us.
What does soleus mean?
- A broad, flat muscle that extends behind the gastrocnemius along the back of the calf.
Where does soleus come from?
Clipping of musculus soleus, a relative adjective to Latin solum.
Questions about saying soleus
How do you pronounce soleus?
Say SOH-lee-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈsoʊliəs/. In British English it is /səʊˈliːəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in soleus?
Soleus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH). Broken into parts: SOH · lee · us.
Is soleus pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /səʊˈliːəs/ (soh-LEE-us).