solemnity

/səˈlɛm.nɪ.ti/

Syllables sol·em·ni·ty

Stress so-LEM-ni-ty

Phonics Breakdown

so

/sə/

schwa

lem

/lɛm/

short e

ni

/nɪ/

short i

ty

/ti/

y /i/ sound

Meaning

the state of being serious, formal, or dignified; a formal ceremony

Sound Reference

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so=/sə/ (support) + lem=/lɛm/ (lemon) + ni=/nɪ/ (nick) + ty=/ti/ (city)

Example

The solemnity of the occasion made everyone speak softly.