How to pronounce solstice
Say it like SAWL-stis. Solstice has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAWL).
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- SAWL
- stis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Solstice pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- stisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of solstice
American and British speakers say solstice in essentially the same way: /ˈsɔlstɪs/ in the US and /ˈsɒlstɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SOL-stis.
What does solstice mean?
- One of the two points in the ecliptic at which the sun is furthest from the celestial equator. This corresponds to one of two days in the year when the day is either longest or shortest.
Where does solstice come from?
From Middle English solstice, from Old French solstice, from Latin sōlstitium.
Questions about saying solstice
How do you pronounce solstice?
Say SAWL-stis. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɔlstɪs/. In British English it is /ˈsɒlstɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in solstice?
Solstice has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAWL). Broken into parts: SAWL · stis.
Do Americans and Brits say solstice the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɔlstɪs/ and the British form is /ˈsɒlstɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.