Pronunciation guide

How to pronounce solemn

SOL-um - two syllables; the final 'n' is silent

US/ˈsɑləm/

sɑləm

UK/ˈsɒləm/

sɒləm

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What “solemn” means

Deeply serious, sombre, and dignified; not cheerful or light-hearted.

Performed with due ceremony or formality; (also) religious or sacred in nature.

In a sentence

  • The ceremony was solemn and moving.
  • He spoke in a solemn tone about the loss.

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