solemn

/ˈsɑːləm/

Syllables sol·emn

Stress SOL-emn

Phonics Breakdown

sol

/sɑːl/

short o

emn

/əm/

schwa

Meaning

serious and dignified; formal and grave

Sound Reference

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sol=/sɑːl/(solid) + em=/əm/(problem)

Example

The ceremony was solemn and respectful.