How to pronounce solicited
Say it like suh-LIS-ih-tid. Solicited has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIS).
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- suh
- LIS
- ih
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Solicited 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of solicited
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: suh-LIS-ih-tid.
What does solicited mean?
- simple past and past participle of solicit How to pronounce solicit
Questions about saying solicited
How do you pronounce solicited?
Say suh-LIS-ih-tid. The American pronunciation is /səˈlɪsɪtɪd/. In British English it is /səˈlɪsɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in solicited?
Solicited has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIS). Broken into parts: suh · LIS · ih · tid.
Is solicited pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /səˈlɪsɪtɪd/ (suh-LIS-ih-tid).