How to Pronounce Soldier

To pronounce "soldier", say SOLD-ier — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsoʊɫdʒɝ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈsoʊɫdʒɝ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/sˈəʊldʒɐ/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “soldier”

Break "soldier" into 2 beats and lean on "SOLD" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with bolger and folger, if that helps it stick.

What does soldier mean?

noun

  1. A member of an army, of any rank.
  2. A private in military service, as distinguished from an officer.

verb

  1. To continue steadfast; to keep striving.
  2. To serve as a soldier.

Synonyms

Tommygruntold sweatsweatdog itgoldbrick

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Words that rhyme with soldier

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bolgerfolger

Related words

shirkinggoldbrickingslackingservicemantroopsmilitarytrooperarmy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "soldier"?▾

"Soldier" has 2 syllables: sold · ier.

What is the IPA transcription of "soldier"?▾

The IPA transcription of "soldier" is /ˈsoʊɫdʒɝ/.

What does "soldier" mean?▾

Soldier: A member of an army, of any rank.

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