How to pronounce solidago
Say it like sah-lih-DAY-goh. Solidago has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DAY).
- sah
- lih
- DAY
- goh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Solidago pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- gohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of solidago
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: sol-ih-DAY-goh.
What does solidago mean?
- The goldenrod, or any of various similar plants in the genus Solidago.
Where does solidago come from?
Borrowed from translingual Solidago, from Latin solidago.
Words that rhyme with solidago
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of solidago.
Questions about saying solidago
How do you pronounce solidago?
Say sah-lih-DAY-goh. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɑlɪˈdeɪɡoʊ/. In British English it is /ˌsɒlɪˈdeɪɡəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in solidago?
Solidago has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DAY). Broken into parts: sah · lih · DAY · goh.
Is solidago pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌsɒlɪˈdeɪɡəʊ/ (sol-ih-DAY-goh).