How to pronounce solvency
Say it like SAWL-vun-see. Solvency has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAWL).
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- SAWL
- vun
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Solvency 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.
- vunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of solvency
American and British speakers say solvency in essentially the same way: /ˈsɔlvənsi/ in the US and /ˈsɔːlvənsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAWL-vun-see.
What does solvency mean?
- The state of having enough funds or liquid assets to pay all of one's debts; the state of being solvent.
Where does solvency come from?
From solvent + -cy.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying solvency
How do you pronounce solvency?
Say SAWL-vun-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɔlvənsi/. In British English it is /ˈsɔːlvənsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in solvency?
Solvency has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAWL). Broken into parts: SAWL · vun · see.
Do Americans and Brits say solvency the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɔlvənsi/ and the British form is /ˈsɔːlvənsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.