How to pronounce soliloqual
Say it like sah-LIL-oh-kwul. Soliloqual has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIL).
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- sah
- LIL
- oh
- kwul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Soliloqual pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- LILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kwulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of soliloqual
- 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: so-LIL-oh-kwul.
What does soliloqual mean?
- speaking to oneself
Where does soliloqual come from?
From soliloquy + -al.
Questions about saying soliloqual
How do you pronounce soliloqual?
Say sah-LIL-oh-kwul. The American pronunciation is /sɑˈlɪloʊkwəl/. In British English it is /sɒˈlɪləʊkwəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in soliloqual?
Soliloqual has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIL). Broken into parts: sah · LIL · oh · kwul.
Is soliloqual 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 /sɒˈlɪləʊkwəl/ (so-LIL-oh-kwul).