How to pronounce solvent
Say it like SOL-vunt. Solvent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOL).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈsɑlvənt/SOL-vunt
UK British/ˈsɒlvənt/SOL-vunt
- SOL
- vunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Solvent 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.
- vuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of solvent
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SOL-vunt.
What does solvent mean?
noun
- A fluid that dissolves a solid, liquid, or gaseous solute, resulting in a solution.
- That which resolves.
- Able to pay all debts as they become due, and having no more liabilities than assets.
- Having the power of dissolving; causing solution.
Where does solvent come from?
From French solvent, from Latin solventem, accusative singular of solvens, present participle of solvō.
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Questions about saying solvent
How do you pronounce solvent?
Say SOL-vunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɑlvənt/. In British English it is /ˈsɒlvənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in solvent?
Solvent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOL). Broken into parts: SOL · vunt.
Is solvent 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 /ˈsɒlvənt/ (SOL-vunt).