How to pronounce solitude
Say it like SOL-uh-tood. Solitude has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOL).
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- SOL
- uh
- tood
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Solitude 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- toodGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of solitude
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: SOL-ih-tyood.
What does solitude mean?
- Aloneness; the state of being alone, solitary, or by oneself.
- A lonely or deserted place.
Where does solitude come from?
From Middle English solitude, from Old French solitude, from Latin sōlitūdō.
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Questions about saying solitude
How do you pronounce solitude?
Say SOL-uh-tood. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɑləˌtud/. In British English it is /ˈsɒlɪˌtjuːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in solitude?
Solitude has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOL). Broken into parts: SOL · uh · tood.
Is solitude 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 /ˈsɒlɪˌtjuːd/ (SOL-ih-tyood).