How to pronounce soulache
Say it like SAW-layk. Soulache has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAW).
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- SAW
- layk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Soulache pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- laykGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of soulache
American and British speakers say soulache in essentially the same way: /ˈsɔˌleɪk/ in the US and /ˈsɔːˌleɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAW-layk.
What does soulache mean?
- A deep, foundational sense of despair, hopelessness, or anguish, often so extreme as to be debilitating to those afflicted by it.
Where does soulache come from?
By surface analysis, soul + ache.
Questions about saying soulache
How do you pronounce soulache?
Say SAW-layk. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɔˌleɪk/. In British English it is /ˈsɔːˌleɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in soulache?
Soulache has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAW). Broken into parts: SAW · layk.
Do Americans and Brits say soulache the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɔˌleɪk/ and the British form is /ˈsɔːˌleɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.