How to pronounce subclass
Say it like SUHB-klas. Subclass has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB).
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US American/ˈsʌbklæs/SUHB-klas
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- SUHB
- klas
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subclass 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.
- klasKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
What does subclass mean?
noun
- A secondary class within a main class.
- A rank directly below class.
- An object class derived from another class (its superclass) from which it inherits a base set of properties and methods.
- (in object-oriented programming) To create a subclass of (some class).“I subclassed the Button class to create a more specialized FancyButton class for my user interface.”
- To cause (an object) to act as an instance of a subclass (by creating the desired subclass and instantiating an object of this subclass).
Where does subclass come from?
From sub- + class.
Questions about saying subclass
How do you pronounce subclass?
Say SUHB-klas. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌbklæs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subclass?
Subclass has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB). Broken into parts: SUHB · klas.