How to Pronounce Solvent

To pronounce "solvent", say SOLV-ent — 2 syllables, IPA /[ˈsɒlvənt]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/[ˈsɒlvənt]/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “solvent”

"solvent" has 2 syllables: solv-ent. It rhymes with insolvent, if that helps it stick.

What does solvent mean?

noun

  1. A liquid that dissolves a solid, liquid, or gaseous solute, resulting in a solution.
  2. That which resolves.

    “a solvent of mystery”

adjective

  1. Able to pay all debts as they become due, and having no more liabilities than assets.
  2. Having the power of dissolving; causing solution.

Antonyms

insolvent

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Words that rhyme with solvent

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insolvent

Related words

resolventdissolventdissolverthinnerdilutantmediumperchalocarbon

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "solvent"?▾

"Solvent" has 2 syllables: solv · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "solvent"?▾

The IPA transcription of "solvent" is /[ˈsɒlvənt]/.

What does "solvent" mean?▾

Solvent: A liquid that dissolves a solid, liquid, or gaseous solute, resulting in a solution.

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