How to pronounce solicitor
Say it like suh-LIS-uh-ter. Solicitor has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIS).
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- suh
- LIS
- uh
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Solicitor 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of solicitor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- 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-tuh.
What does solicitor mean?
- a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes
- a British lawyer who gives legal advice and prepares legal documents
Where does solicitor come from?
From Middle French soliciteur.
Questions about saying solicitor
How do you pronounce solicitor?
Say suh-LIS-uh-ter. The American pronunciation is /səˈlɪsətɚ/. In British English it is /səˈlɪsɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in solicitor?
Solicitor has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIS). Broken into parts: suh · LIS · uh · ter.
Is solicitor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /səˈlɪsɪtə/ (suh-LIS-ih-tuh).