To pronounce "solely", say SOL-ely — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsəʊl.li/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈsəʊl.li/
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"solely" has 2 syllables: sol-ely. It rhymes with towilly, if that helps it stick.
adverb
“The new chef was solely responsible for attending the grill.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Solely" has 2 syllables: sol · ely.
The IPA transcription of "solely" is /ˈsəʊl.li/.
Solely: Alone; exclusively.
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