How to pronounce soloist
Say it like SOH-loh-ust. Soloist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH).
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- SOH
- loh
- ust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Soloist 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.
- ustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of soloist
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SOH-loh-ust.
What does soloist mean?
- A person who performs a solo.
- A solo artist, one who is not in a band.
Where does soloist come from?
From solo + -ist.
Questions about saying soloist
How do you pronounce soloist?
Say SOH-loh-ust. The American pronunciation is /ˈsoʊˌloʊəst/. In British English it is /ˈsəʊˌləʊəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in soloist?
Soloist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH). Broken into parts: SOH · loh · ust.
Is soloist 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 /ˈsəʊˌləʊəst/ (SOH-loh-ust).