How to Pronounce Solicit

To pronounce "solicit", say SOL-ic-it — 3 syllables, IPA /səˈlɪsɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/səˈlɪsɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “solicit”

"solicit" has 3 syllables: sol-ic-it. It rhymes with elicit and implicit, if that helps it stick.

What does solicit mean?

noun

  1. Solicitation

verb

  1. To persistently endeavor to obtain an object, or bring about an event.

    “to solicit alms, or a favour”

  2. To woo; to court.

Synonyms

worrysupplicatethigpleadaddressromanceappealrequest

Words that rhyme with solicit

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elicitimplicitillicitexplicitcomplicitbissetbissettblissettexplicitegrissett

Related words

woobegaccostromancecourttapinviterequire

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "solicit"?▾

"Solicit" has 3 syllables: sol · ic · it.

What is the IPA transcription of "solicit"?▾

The IPA transcription of "solicit" is /səˈlɪsɪt/.

What does "solicit" mean?▾

Solicit: Solicitation

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