How to Pronounce Sol

To pronounce "sol", say SOL — one syllable, IPA /sɒl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/sɒl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “sol

"sol" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with squall and banal, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: soll, saal, sahl — easy to mix up when writing.

What does sol mean?

noun

  1. The fifth step in the solfège scale of C (Ut), preceded by fa and followed by la.

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Words that rhyme with sol

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sol"?

"Sol" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "sol"?

The IPA transcription of "sol" is /sɒl/.

What does "sol" mean?

Sol: The fifth step in the solfège scale of C (Ut), preceded by fa and followed by la.

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