How to pronounce subcontinent
Say it like sub-KON-tih-nunt. Subcontinent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KON).
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- sub
- KON
- tih
- nunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subcontinent 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- KONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of subcontinent
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: suhb-KON-tih-nunt.
What does subcontinent mean?
- A large landmass which is either smaller than a continent (such as Greenland), or part of an even larger continent (such as the Indian subcontinent).
Where does subcontinent come from?
From sub- + continent.
Questions about saying subcontinent
How do you pronounce subcontinent?
Say sub-KON-tih-nunt. The American pronunciation is /səbˈkɑntɪnənt/. In British English it is /ˌsʌbˈkɒntɪnənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subcontinent?
Subcontinent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KON). Broken into parts: sub · KON · tih · nunt.
Is subcontinent pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌsʌbˈkɒntɪnənt/ (suhb-KON-tih-nunt).