How to pronounce sub
Say it like SUHB. Sub is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SUHB
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sub pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of sub
American and British speakers say sub in essentially the same way: /sʌb/ in the US and /sʌb/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHB.
What does sub mean?
- be a substitute“The young teacher had to substitute for the sick colleague”“The skim milk substitutes for cream--we are on a strict diet”
- a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States
- a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
Words that rhyme with sub
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sub.
Questions about saying sub
How do you pronounce sub?
Say SUHB. The American pronunciation is /sʌb/. In British English it is /sʌb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sub?
Sub is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SUHB.
Do Americans and Brits say sub the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sʌb/ and the British form is /sʌb/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.