How to pronounce solicitors
Say it like suh-LIS-uh-terz. Solicitors has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIS).
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- suh
- LIS
- uh
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Solicitors 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of solicitors
- 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-tuz.
What does solicitors mean?
- plural of solicitor How to pronounce solicitor
Questions about saying solicitors
How do you pronounce solicitors?
Say suh-LIS-uh-terz. The American pronunciation is /səˈlɪsətɚz/. In British English it is /səˈlɪsɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in solicitors?
Solicitors has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIS). Broken into parts: suh · LIS · uh · terz.
Is solicitors 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 /səˈlɪsɪtəz/ (suh-LIS-ih-tuz).