How to pronounce solicitous
Say it like suh-LIS-uh-tus. Solicitous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIS).
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- suh
- LIS
- uh
- tus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Solicitous 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.
- tusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of solicitous
- 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-tus.
What does solicitous mean?
- Disposed to solicit; eager to obtain something desirable, or to avoid anything evil.
- In a conscientious way, often with kindness.“solicitous about a person's health”
- In an eager way.
Where does solicitous come from?
From Latin sōlicitus, sollicitus (“thoroughly disturbed, anxious”), from sollus (“whole, entire”) + cieō (“move, disturb”).
Words that rhyme with solicitous
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of solicitous.
Questions about saying solicitous
How do you pronounce solicitous?
Say suh-LIS-uh-tus. The American pronunciation is /səˈlɪsətəs/. In British English it is /səˈlɪsətəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in solicitous?
Solicitous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIS). Broken into parts: suh · LIS · uh · tus.
Is solicitous 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 /səˈlɪsətəs/ (suh-LIS-uh-tus).