How to pronounce subagent
Say it like suhb-AY-junt. Subagent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AY).
- suhb
- AY
- junt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subagent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhbGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- juntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of subagent
American and British speakers say subagent in essentially the same way: /ˌsʌˈbeɪdʒənt/ in the US and /ˌsʌˈbeɪdʒənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: suhb-AY-junt.
What does subagent mean?
- A person employed by an agent to transact the whole, or a part, of the business entrusted to the latter.
- An autonomous process that is launched by and communicates with another agent in order to handle part of the task that is the objective of that other agent.
Where does subagent come from?
From sub- + agent. First attested in 1683.
Questions about saying subagent
How do you pronounce subagent?
Say suhb-AY-junt. The American pronunciation is /ˌsʌˈbeɪdʒənt/. In British English it is /ˌsʌˈbeɪdʒənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subagent?
Subagent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AY). Broken into parts: suhb · AY · junt.
Do Americans and Brits say subagent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsʌˈbeɪdʒənt/ and the British form is /ˌsʌˈbeɪdʒənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.