How to pronounce subassembly
Say it like suhb-uh-SEM-blee. Subassembly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEM).
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- suhb
- uh
- SEM
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subassembly 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of subassembly
American and British speakers say subassembly in essentially the same way: /ˌsʌbəˈsɛmbli/ in the US and /ˌsʌbəˈsɛmbli/ in the UK.
British respelling: suhb-uh-SEM-blee.
What does subassembly mean?
- An assembly that is assembled with others to form a larger assembly.
Where does subassembly come from?
From sub- + assembly.
Words that rhyme with subassembly
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Questions about saying subassembly
How do you pronounce subassembly?
Say suhb-uh-SEM-blee. The American pronunciation is /ˌsʌbəˈsɛmbli/. In British English it is /ˌsʌbəˈsɛmbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subassembly?
Subassembly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEM). Broken into parts: suhb · uh · SEM · blee.
Do Americans and Brits say subassembly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsʌbəˈsɛmbli/ and the British form is /ˌsʌbəˈsɛmbli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.