solidus

How to Split "solidus" into Syllables

The word solidus is divided into 3 syllables: so·li·dus. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• so — 1st syllable
• li — 2nd syllable
• dus — 3rd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of solidus:

• IPA: /ˈsɑlɪdəs/

📖 Definitions

1. solidus (plural solidi or soliduses)
2. A Roman ~23k gold coin introduced by Diocletian in AD 301 and called by that name, but reissued at a slightly lower weight by Constantine I.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English solidus, from classical Latin solidus (“solid”), see below. Doublet of sol, sold, soldo, solid, sou, and xu. In numismatic and weight senses, via medieval Latin solidus (“various coins”), from Late Latin solidus (“a gold coin of the Roman Empire”). In chemical sense, via German Solidus, coined by H.W.B. Roozeboom in his 1899 Zeitschrift für Physikalische Chemie, Stöchiometrie, und Verwandtschaftslehre (XXX, page 387). In typography, from the shilling mark orig...

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• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare solidus with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
solidus	3	so·li·dus
sledge	2	sled-ge
Schlitz	1	schlitz
Shields	1	shields
schooldays	2	school-days

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to solidus:

sol, sold, sole, solo, solar, solid, Solis, Solon.