How to Pronounce Solicitor

To pronounce "solicitor", say SOL-ic-it-or — 4 syllables, IPA /səˈlɪsɪtə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/səˈlɪsɪtə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “solicitor”

"solicitor" has 4 syllables: sol-ic-it-or.

What does solicitor mean?

noun

  1. One who solicits.
  2. In many common law jurisdictions, a type of lawyer whose traditional role is to offer legal services to clients apart from acting as their advocate in court. A solicitor instructs a barrister to act as an advocate for their client in court, although rights of audience for solicitors vary according to jurisdiction.

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Related words

solicitationadvocatecounselpractitionerlegalconfessavvocatolaw

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "solicitor"?▾

"Solicitor" has 4 syllables: sol · ic · it · or.

What is the IPA transcription of "solicitor"?▾

The IPA transcription of "solicitor" is /səˈlɪsɪtə/.

What does "solicitor" mean?▾

Solicitor: One who solicits.

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