How to pronounce solicit
Say it like suh-LIS-it. Solicit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIS).
- suh
- LIS
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Solicit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of solicit
American and British speakers say solicit in essentially the same way: /səˈlɪsɪt/ in the US and /səˈlɪsɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-LIS-it.
What does solicit mean?
- To persistently endeavor to obtain an object, or bring about an event.“to solicit alms, or a favour”
- To woo; to court.
- To persuade or incite one to commit some act, especially illegal or sexual behavior.“If you want to lose your virginity, you should try to solicit some fine looking women.”
Where does solicit come from?
From Middle English soliciten, solliciten, from Old French soliciter, solliciter, borrowed from Latin sollicitō (“stir, disturb; look after”), from sollicitus (“agitated, anxious, punctilious”, literally “thoroughly moved”), from sollus (“w
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with solicit
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Questions about saying solicit
How do you pronounce solicit?
Say suh-LIS-it. The American pronunciation is /səˈlɪsɪt/. In British English it is /səˈlɪsɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in solicit?
Solicit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIS). Broken into parts: suh · LIS · it.
Do Americans and Brits say solicit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈlɪsɪt/ and the British form is /səˈlɪsɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.