How to pronounce solute
Say it like SOL-yoot. Solute has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOL).
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- SOL
- yoot
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Solute 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.
- yootKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of solute
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SOL-yoot.
What does solute mean?
- Free; liberal; loose.“a solute interpretation”
- Relaxed; hence, cheerful, merry.
- Able to be dissolved; soluble.“a solute salt”
- Any substance that is dissolved in a liquid solvent to create a solution.
Where does solute come from?
Borrowed from Latin solutus, past participle of solvo.
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Questions about saying solute
How do you pronounce solute?
Say SOL-yoot. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɑljut/. In British English it is /ˈsɒljuːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in solute?
Solute has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOL). Broken into parts: SOL · yoot.
Is solute 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 /ˈsɒljuːt/ (SOL-yoot).