How to pronounce subalternate
Say it like suh-BAWL-ter-nut. Subalternate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAWL).
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- suh
- BAWL
- ter
- nut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subalternate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BAWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of subalternate
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: suh-BAWL-tuh-nut.
What does subalternate mean?
- Succeeding by turns; successive.
- Subaltern; inferior; subordinate.
- A particular proposition, as opposed to a universal one.
Where does subalternate come from?
From sub- + alternate.
Questions about saying subalternate
How do you pronounce subalternate?
Say suh-BAWL-ter-nut. The American pronunciation is /səˈbɔltərnət/. In British English it is /səˈbɔːltənət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subalternate?
Subalternate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAWL). Broken into parts: suh · BAWL · ter · nut.
Is subalternate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /səˈbɔːltənət/ (suh-BAWL-tuh-nut).