How to pronounce subcommentary
Say it like sub-KAH-mun-ter-ee. Subcommentary has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAH).
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- sub
- KAH
- mun
- ter
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subcommentary pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- subKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- KAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- terGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of subcommentary
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: sub-KOM-un-tree.
What does subcommentary mean?
- A commentary (series of comments or annotations) on another commentary.
Where does subcommentary come from?
From sub- + commentary.
Questions about saying subcommentary
How do you pronounce subcommentary?
Say sub-KAH-mun-ter-ee. The American pronunciation is /sʌbˈkɑmənˌtɛri/. In British English it is /sʌbˈkɒməntri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subcommentary?
Subcommentary has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAH). Broken into parts: sub · KAH · mun · ter · ee.
Is subcommentary pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /sʌbˈkɒməntri/ (sub-KOM-un-tree).