How to pronounce solicits
Say it like suh-LIS-uts. Solicits has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIS).
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- suh
- LIS
- uts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Solicits 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.
- utsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of solicits
American and British speakers say solicits in essentially the same way: /səˈlɪsəts/ in the US and /səˈlɪsəts/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-LIS-uts.
What does solicits mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of solicit How to pronounce solicit
- plural of solicit How to pronounce solicit
Questions about saying solicits
How do you pronounce solicits?
Say suh-LIS-uts. The American pronunciation is /səˈlɪsəts/. In British English it is /səˈlɪsəts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in solicits?
Solicits has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIS). Broken into parts: suh · LIS · uts.
Do Americans and Brits say solicits the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈlɪsəts/ and the British form is /səˈlɪsəts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.