How to pronounce subcommittee
Say it like SUHB-kuh-mit-ee. Subcommittee has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB).
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- SUHB
- kuh
- mit
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subcommittee 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.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mitGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of subcommittee
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SUHB-kuh-mit-ee.
What does subcommittee mean?
- A committee formed by an existing committee, comprising a subset of its members.
Where does subcommittee come from?
From sub- + committee.
Questions about saying subcommittee
How do you pronounce subcommittee?
Say SUHB-kuh-mit-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌbkəˌmɪti/. In British English it is /ˈsʌbkəˌmɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subcommittee?
Subcommittee has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB). Broken into parts: SUHB · kuh · mit · ee.
Is subcommittee pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈsʌbkəˌmɪti/ (SUHB-kuh-mit-ee).