How to pronounce soluble
Say it like SOL-yuh-bul. Soluble has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOL).
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- SOL
- yuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Soluble 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.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of soluble
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SOL-yuu-bul.
What does soluble mean?
- Able to be dissolved.“Sugar is soluble in water.”
- Able to be solved or explained.“That mystery should be easily soluble.”
Where does soluble come from?
From Middle English soluble, from Old French soluble, from Late Latin solūbilis, from Latin solvere (“to loosen”) + -bilis.
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Questions about saying soluble
How do you pronounce soluble?
Say SOL-yuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɑljəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈsɒljʊbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in soluble?
Soluble has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOL). Broken into parts: SOL · yuh · bul.
Is soluble 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 /ˈsɒljʊbəl/ (SOL-yuu-bul).