How to Pronounce Solicitude

To pronounce "solicitude", say SOL-ic-it-ud-e — 5 syllables, IPA /səˈlɪsɪˌt(j)uːd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

10

Letters

/səˈlɪsɪˌt(j)uːd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “solicitude”

"solicitude" has 5 syllables: sol-ic-it-ud-e. It rhymes with shrewd and crude, if that helps it stick.

What does solicitude mean?

noun

  1. The state of being solicitous; uneasiness of mind occasioned by fear of evil or desire for good; anxiety.
  2. Special or pronounced concern or attention.

Words that rhyme with solicitude

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shrewdcrudesubduedfortitudelewdbroodeludeaptitudeprecludeineptitudeexudeallude

Related words

solicitousnessconcernsympathycondolencecaringkindnessregardscare

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "solicitude"?▾

"Solicitude" has 5 syllables: sol · ic · it · ud · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "solicitude"?▾

The IPA transcription of "solicitude" is /səˈlɪsɪˌt(j)uːd/.

What does "solicitude" mean?▾

Solicitude: The state of being solicitous; uneasiness of mind occasioned by fear of evil or desire for good; anxiety.

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