How to pronounce solidity
Say it like suh-LID-uh-tee. Solidity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LID).
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- suh
- LID
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Solidity 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.
- LIDSay 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of solidity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: suh-LID-uh-tee.
What does solidity mean?
- The state or quality of being solid.
- Moral firmness; validity; truth; certainty.
- The solid contents of a body; volume; amount of enclosed space.
Where does solidity come from?
From solid + -ity, from Middle French solidité, from Latin soliditās.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
- porosity
Words that rhyme with solidity
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Questions about saying solidity
How do you pronounce solidity?
Say suh-LID-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /səˈlɪdəti/. In British English it is /səˈlɪdəti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in solidity?
Solidity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LID). Broken into parts: suh · LID · uh · tee.
Is solidity 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 /səˈlɪdəti/ (suh-LID-uh-tee).