How to pronounce soliciting
Say it like suh-LIS-uh-ting. Soliciting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIS).
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- suh
- LIS
- uh
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Soliciting 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of soliciting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: suh-LIS-uh-ting.
What does soliciting mean?
- present participle and gerund of solicit How to pronounce solicit
- The act of one who solicits.
Questions about saying soliciting
How do you pronounce soliciting?
Say suh-LIS-uh-ting. The American pronunciation is /səˈlɪsətɪŋ/. In British English it is /səˈlɪsətɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in soliciting?
Soliciting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIS). Broken into parts: suh · LIS · uh · ting.
Is soliciting 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 /səˈlɪsətɪŋ/ (suh-LIS-uh-ting).