How to pronounce solution
Say it like suh-LOO-shun. Solution has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO).
- suh
- LOO
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Solution pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of solution
American and British speakers say solution in essentially the same way: /səˈluʃən/ in the US and /səˈluːʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-LOO-shun.
What does solution mean?
- a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution“he used a solution of peroxide and water”
- a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem“they were trying to find a peaceful solution”“the answers were in the back of the book”
- a method for solving a problem“the easy solution is to look it up in the handbook”
Where does solution come from?
From Middle English solucioun, from Old French solucion (French solution), from Latin solūtiōnem, accusative singular of solūtiō, from the verb solvō.
Words that rhyme with solution
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of solution.
- distribution
- constitution
- revolution
- evolution
- institution
- contribution
- execution
- pollution
- prosecution
- persecution
Questions about saying solution
How do you pronounce solution?
Say suh-LOO-shun. The American pronunciation is /səˈluʃən/. In British English it is /səˈluːʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in solution?
Solution has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO). Broken into parts: suh · LOO · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say solution the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈluʃən/ and the British form is /səˈluːʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.