How to pronounce solidarity
Say it like sah-luh-DER-uh-tee. Solidarity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DER).
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- sah
- luh
- DER
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Solidarity 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.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of solidarity
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: sol-ih-DAR-ih-tee.
What does solidarity mean?
- a union of interests or purposes or sympathies among members of a group
Where does solidarity come from?
By surface analysis, from English solidary + -ity, or from French solidarité (“solidarity”), from solidaire (“characterized by solidarity”), from Latin solidum (“whole sum”), neuter of solidus (“solid”).
Words that rhyme with solidarity
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of solidarity.
Questions about saying solidarity
How do you pronounce solidarity?
Say sah-luh-DER-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɑləˈdɛrəti/. In British English it is /ˌsɒlɪˈdærɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in solidarity?
Solidarity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DER). Broken into parts: sah · luh · DER · uh · tee.
Is solidarity 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 /ˌsɒlɪˈdærɪti/ (sol-ih-DAR-ih-tee).