How to pronounce solvents
Say it like SAWL-vunts. Solvents has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAWL).
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- SAWL
- vunts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Solvents 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.
- vuntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of solvents
American and British speakers say solvents in essentially the same way: /ˈsɔlvənts/ in the US and /ˈsɔːlvənts/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAWL-vunts.
What does solvents mean?
- plural of solvent How to pronounce solvent
Questions about saying solvents
How do you pronounce solvents?
Say SAWL-vunts. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɔlvənts/. In British English it is /ˈsɔːlvənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in solvents?
Solvents has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAWL). Broken into parts: SAWL · vunts.
Do Americans and Brits say solvents the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɔlvənts/ and the British form is /ˈsɔːlvənts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.