How to pronounce solidus
Say it like SOL-ih-dus. Solidus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOL).
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- SOL
- ih
- dus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Solidus 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of solidus
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SOL-ih-dus.
What does solidus mean?
- Synonym of slash ⟨/⟩, originally (UK) in its use as the shilling mark and now its formal designation by the ISO and Unicode.
- The formal name of the oblique strikethrough overlay (as in A̷ and B̸) in Unicode.
- The division line between the numerator and the denominator of a fraction, whether horizontal or oblique.
Where does solidus come from?
In typography, from the shilling mark originally being an abbreviation (a long s ⟨ſ⟩), of Medieval Latin solidus meaning shilling.
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Questions about saying solidus
How do you pronounce solidus?
Say SOL-ih-dus. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɑlɪdəs/. In British English it is /ˈsɒlɪdəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in solidus?
Solidus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOL). Broken into parts: SOL · ih · dus.
Is solidus 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 /ˈsɒlɪdəs/ (SOL-ih-dus).