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solace
Definition:
(nou) the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment (nou) comfort in disappointment or misery (nou) the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈsɒlɪs
Examples:
I find a solace in the statement.
Butcher retreated to the wilderness for solace and restoration.
He found solace in reading the book.
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Common mistakes of solace pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Some learners stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "so-LACE" /səˈleɪs/. Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable: "SOL-ace" /ˈsɒl.ɪs/ (UK) or /ˈsɑː.lɪs/ (US).
- Vowel confusion: Many people pronounce the first vowel as "o" in "so" instead of the correct short "o" sound in "solace." Tip: Focus on the short "o" sound /ɒ/ (UK) or /ɑː/ (US) in "SOL-ace."
- Ending sound omission: Some might drop the final "ce," making it sound like "sola." Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "ce" clearly, as in "SOL-ace" /ˈsɒl.ɪs/ (UK) or /ˈsɑː.lɪs/ (US).
- Incorrect syllable count: Learners may treat "solace" as a two-syllable word, saying "sol-ace." Tip: Remember that "solace" has three syllables: "SOL-ace" /ˈsɒl.ɪs/ (UK) or /ˈsɑː.lɪs/ (US).
- Mispronouncing the "c": Some might pronounce the "c" as a hard "k" sound, saying "solak." Tip: The "c" in "solace" is soft, pronounced as "s," so it should sound like "SOL-ace" /ˈsɒl.ɪs/ (UK) or /ˈsɑː.lɪs/ (US).