How to pronounce solferino
Say it like sohl-fuh-REE-noh. Solferino has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REE).
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- sohl
- fuh
- REE
- noh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Solferino pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sohlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of solferino
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: sohl-fuh-REE-noh.
What does solferino mean?
- A brilliant purple-red dye derived from aniline
- The purple-red color of this dye
Where does solferino come from?
So called from Solferino in Italy, where a battle was fought at about the time of its discovery.
Words that rhyme with solferino
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Questions about saying solferino
How do you pronounce solferino?
Say sohl-fuh-REE-noh. The American pronunciation is /ˌsoʊlfəˈrinoʊ/. In British English it is /ˌsəʊlfəˈriːnəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in solferino?
Solferino has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REE). Broken into parts: sohl · fuh · REE · noh.
Is solferino 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 /ˌsəʊlfəˈriːnəʊ/ (sohl-fuh-REE-noh).