How to pronounce subcolonial
Say it like suhb-kuh-LOH-nee-ul. Subcolonial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOH).
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- suhb
- kuh
- LOH
- nee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subcolonial 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.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of subcolonial
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: suhb-kuh-LOH-nee-ul.
What does subcolonial mean?
- Of or relating to a subcolony.
Where does subcolonial come from?
From sub- + colonial.
Words that rhyme with subcolonial
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Questions about saying subcolonial
How do you pronounce subcolonial?
Say suhb-kuh-LOH-nee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌsʌbkəˈloʊniəl/. In British English it is /ˌsʌbkəˈləʊniəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subcolonial?
Subcolonial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOH). Broken into parts: suhb · kuh · LOH · nee · ul.
Is subcolonial pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌsʌbkəˈləʊniəl/ (suhb-kuh-LOH-nee-ul).