How to Pronounce Solitaire

To pronounce "solitaire", say SOL-it-air-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈsɒlɪˌtɛəɹ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈsɒlɪˌtɛəɹ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “solitaire”

"solitaire" has 4 syllables: sol-it-air-e. It rhymes with despair and glare, if that helps it stick.

What does solitaire mean?

noun

  1. A person who lives alone; a recluse or hermit.
  2. A game for one person, played on a board with pegs or balls, in which the object is, beginning with all the places filled except one, to remove all but one of the pieces by "jumping", as in draughts.

adjective

  1. Living or being alone; solitary

Synonyms

hermit

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Words that rhyme with solitaire

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despairglaredebonairbaredeclareaffairflarefairwelfareawareairsquare

Related words

patiencesolitaryhermitlonerlonealonelonelyisolation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "solitaire"?▾

"Solitaire" has 4 syllables: sol · it · air · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "solitaire"?▾

The IPA transcription of "solitaire" is /ˈsɒlɪˌtɛəɹ/.

What does "solitaire" mean?▾

Solitaire: A person who lives alone; a recluse or hermit.

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