How to pronounce solstices
Say it like SAWL-stih-sis. Solstices has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAWL).
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- SAWL
- stih
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Solstices 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.
- stihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of solstices
American and British speakers say solstices in essentially the same way: /ˈsɔlstɪsɪs/ in the US and /ˈsɔːlstɪsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAWL-stih-sis.
What does solstices mean?
- plural of solstice How to pronounce solstice
Questions about saying solstices
How do you pronounce solstices?
Say SAWL-stih-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɔlstɪsɪs/. In British English it is /ˈsɔːlstɪsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in solstices?
Solstices has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAWL). Broken into parts: SAWL · stih · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say solstices the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɔlstɪsɪs/ and the British form is /ˈsɔːlstɪsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.