word
solstice
SOL-stiss
ˈsɒlstɪsListen
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Syllable breakdown
solstice
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Dictionary meaning
Either of the two times each year when the Sun is at its greatest distance from the equatorial plane.
Examples
- The summer solstice marks the longest day of the year.
Common mispronunciations
SOL-stiseSOL-stik
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