How to pronounce soliloquize
Say it like suh-LIL-uh-kwyze. Soliloquize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIL).
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- suh
- LIL
- uh
- kwyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Soliloquize 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.
- LILSay 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.
- kwyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of soliloquize
American and British speakers say soliloquize in essentially the same way: /səˈlɪləˌkwaɪz/ in the US and /səˈlɪləˌkwaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-LIL-uh-kwyze.
What does soliloquize mean?
- Of a character: to perform a soliloquy, to talk to oneself.
- To think to oneself.
Where does soliloquize come from?
From soliloquy + -ize.
Questions about saying soliloquize
How do you pronounce soliloquize?
Say suh-LIL-uh-kwyze. The American pronunciation is /səˈlɪləˌkwaɪz/. In British English it is /səˈlɪləˌkwaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in soliloquize?
Soliloquize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIL). Broken into parts: suh · LIL · uh · kwyze.
Do Americans and Brits say soliloquize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈlɪləˌkwaɪz/ and the British form is /səˈlɪləˌkwaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.