How to pronounce stolid
Say it like STOL-id. Stolid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOL).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce stolid. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- STOL
- id
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stolid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of stolid
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: STOL-id.
What does stolid mean?
- Having or revealing little emotion or sensibility.
- Dully or heavily stupid.
Where does stolid come from?
From Middle French stolide, from Latin stolidus (“foolish, obtuse, slow”).
Questions about saying stolid
How do you pronounce stolid?
Say STOL-id. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɑlɪd/. In British English it is /ˈstɒlɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stolid?
Stolid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOL). Broken into parts: STOL · id.
Is stolid 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 /ˈstɒlɪd/ (STOL-id).