How to Pronounce Solid

To pronounce "solid", say SOL-id — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsɒlɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈsɒlɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “solid”

"solid" has 2 syllables: sol-id. It rhymes with stolid and callid, if that helps it stick.

What does solid mean?

noun

  1. A substance in the fundamental state of matter that retains its size and shape without need of a container (as opposed to a liquid or gas).
  2. A three-dimensional figure (as opposed to a surface, an area, or a curve).

adjective

  1. (of an object or substance) That can be picked up or held, having a texture, and usually firm. Unlike a liquid or a gas.

    “Almost all metals are solid at room temperature.”

  2. Large in size, quantity, or value.

adverb

  1. Solidly.
  2. Without spaces or hyphens.

    “Many long-established compounds are set solid.”

Synonyms

closedmassivesubstantial

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Words that rhyme with solid

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

stolidcallidsqualidpholadkhalidmawlid

Related words

solid-statesemisolidthree-dimensionalself-colouredplainfrozencubichomogeneous

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "solid"?▾

"Solid" has 2 syllables: sol · id.

What is the IPA transcription of "solid"?▾

The IPA transcription of "solid" is /ˈsɒlɪd/.

What does "solid" mean?▾

Solid: A substance in the fundamental state of matter that retains its size and shape without need of a container (as opposed to a liquid or gas).

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