How to pronounce solids
Say it like SOL-udz. Solids has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOL).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈsɑlədz/SOL-udz
UK British/ˈsɒlədz/SOL-udz
- SOL
- udz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Solids pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- udzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of solids
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SOL-udz.
What does solids mean?
noun
- plural of solid How to pronounce solid
Questions about saying solids
How do you pronounce solids?
Say SOL-udz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɑlədz/. In British English it is /ˈsɒlədz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in solids?
Solids has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOL). Broken into parts: SOL · udz.
Is solids 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 /ˈsɒlədz/ (SOL-udz).