How to pronounce solicitude
Say it like suh-LIS-ih-tood. Solicitude has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIS).
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- suh
- LIS
- ih
- tood
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Solicitude 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- toodGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of solicitude
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: suh-LIS-ih-tyood.
What does solicitude mean?
- The state of being solicitous; uneasiness of mind occasioned by fear of evil or desire for good; anxiety.
- Special or pronounced concern or attention.
- A cause of anxiety or concern.
Where does solicitude come from?
From Middle English solicitude, from Old French sollicitude, from Latin sollicitūdō (“anxiety”), from sollicitus, solicitus (“anxious, solicitous”).
Questions about saying solicitude
How do you pronounce solicitude?
Say suh-LIS-ih-tood. The American pronunciation is /səˈlɪsɪˌtud/. In British English it is /səˈlɪsɪˌtjuːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in solicitude?
Solicitude has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIS). Broken into parts: suh · LIS · ih · tood.
Is solicitude pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /səˈlɪsɪˌtjuːd/ (suh-LIS-ih-tyood).