How to pronounce solo
Say it like SOH-loh. Solo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH).
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- SOH
- loh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Solo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of solo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SOH-loh.
What does solo mean?
- any activity that is performed alone without assistance
- a musical composition for one voice or instrument (with or without accompaniment)
- a flight in which the aircraft pilot is unaccompanied
- fly alone, without a co-pilot or passengers
- perform a piece written for a single instrument
- composed or performed by a single voice or instrument“a passage for solo clarinet”
Where does solo come from?
Borrowed from Italian solo, from Latin sōlus, probably related to se (“himself”).
Words that rhyme with solo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of solo.
Questions about saying solo
How do you pronounce solo?
Say SOH-loh. The American pronunciation is /ˈsoʊˌloʊ/. In British English it is /ˈsəʊˌləʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in solo?
Solo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH). Broken into parts: SOH · loh.
Is solo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈsəʊˌləʊ/ (SOH-loh).