How to pronounce soliloquy
Say it like suh-LIL-uh-kwee. Soliloquy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIL).
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- suh
- LIL
- uh
- kwee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Soliloquy 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.
- kweeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of soliloquy
American and British speakers say soliloquy in essentially the same way: /səˈlɪləkwi/ in the US and /səˈlɪləkwi/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-LIL-uh-kwee.
What does soliloquy mean?
- The act of a character speaking to themselves so as to reveal their thoughts to the audience.“At the end of the second act the main villain gave a soliloquy detailing his plans to attack the protagonist.”
- A speech or written discourse in this form.
- To issue a soliloquy.
Where does soliloquy come from?
1595–1605; From Late Latin sōliloquium in the title of St.
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Questions about saying soliloquy
How do you pronounce soliloquy?
Say suh-LIL-uh-kwee. The American pronunciation is /səˈlɪləkwi/. In British English it is /səˈlɪləkwi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in soliloquy?
Soliloquy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIL). Broken into parts: suh · LIL · uh · kwee.
Do Americans and Brits say soliloquy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈlɪləkwi/ and the British form is /səˈlɪləkwi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.