Begin with 'so', pronounced like 'so' in 'soar'.
Emphasize the long 'o' sound, keeping your mouth rounded.
End with 'lar', where 'ar' sounds like 'er'.
solar (saw-ler)
solar (soo-ler)
solar (suh-ler)
Start with 'so', similar to 'so' in 'soul'.
Emphasize the 'əʊ' diphthong, rounding the lips.
End with 'lar', where 'ar' sounds like 'uh'.
solar (saw-lah)
solar (soo-lah)
solar (suh-lah)
It's 'so-lar', with an 'o' sound, not 'aw'.
The first syllable 'so' is stressed.
In American: no, in British: yes, mostly silent.
Relating to the sun or using the sun's energy.
/səʊˈlærəti/
Quality of being solar
/səˈlæ.ri.əm/
A room with glass walls and roof
/ˈsɒl.stɪs/
When the sun reaches its highest or lowest point
Solar has two syllables, solarity has four.
Solarium has a different second syllable, stressed on 'la'.
Solstice has an 'st' cluster, whereas solar does not.
Make sure the 'o' in solar is long and clear.
Use words like 'sole' and 'soar' to practice the 'o' sound.