How to pronounce solved
Say it like SOLVD. Solved is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SOLVD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Solved pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOLVDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of solved
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SOLVD.
What does solved mean?
- explained or answered“mysteries solved and unsolved; problems resolved and unresolved”
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Questions about saying solved
How do you pronounce solved?
Say SOLVD. The American pronunciation is /sɑlvd/. In British English it is /sɒlvd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in solved?
Solved is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SOLVD.
Is solved 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 /sɒlvd/ (SOLVD).