How to pronounce soli
Say it like SOH-lee. Soli has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH).
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- SOH
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Soli 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.
- leeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of soli
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SOH-lee.
What does soli mean?
- plural of solo How to pronounce solo
- A passage of music played together by a group of players, usually either by all players of a particular instrumental section or by one player each from multiple instrumental sections.
Words that rhyme with soli
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Questions about saying soli
How do you pronounce soli?
Say SOH-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsoʊˌli/. In British English it is /ˈsəʊˌliː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in soli?
Soli has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH). Broken into parts: SOH · lee.
Is soli 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 /ˈsəʊˌliː/ (SOH-lee).