How to pronounce somnolent
Say it like SOM-nuh-lunt. Somnolent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOM).
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- SOM
- nuh
- lunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Somnolent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- luntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of somnolent
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SOM-nuh-lunt.
What does somnolent mean?
- Drowsy or sleepy.
- Causing literal or figurative sleepiness.
Where does somnolent come from?
First attested in 1615.
Questions about saying somnolent
How do you pronounce somnolent?
Say SOM-nuh-lunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɑmnələnt/. In British English it is /ˈsɒmnələnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in somnolent?
Somnolent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOM). Broken into parts: SOM · nuh · lunt.
Is somnolent 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 /ˈsɒmnələnt/ (SOM-nuh-lunt).