How to Pronounce "insolvent"
word
ˌɪnˈsɑɫvənt
in-SAHL-vuhnt
ɪnsˈɒlvənt
in-SOL-vuhnt
Definition
Unable to pay debts; without enough money to meet financial obligations. Usually describes a business or person who cannot pay what they owe.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnˈsɑɫvənt
British English
ɪnsˈɒlvənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-SAHL-vuhnt
UK
in-SOL-vuhnt
Listen in Context
The company became insolvent after losing its biggest client.
If a person is insolvent, they cannot repay their debts.
Several banks are close to being insolvent.
Their business stayed open for months, even though it was clearly insolvent.