How to pronounce subcontract
Say it like sub-KAHN-trakt. Subcontract has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAHN).
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- sub
- KAHN
- trakt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subcontract 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.
- KAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- traktGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of subcontract
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: sub-KON-trakt.
What does subcontract mean?
- To contract out portions of a larger contracted project.
- A portion of a contracted project that is contracted out in turn.
Where does subcontract come from?
From sub- + contract.
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Questions about saying subcontract
How do you pronounce subcontract?
Say sub-KAHN-trakt. The American pronunciation is /səbˈkɑnˌtrækt/. In British English it is /səbˈkɒnˌtrækt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subcontract?
Subcontract has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAHN). Broken into parts: sub · KAHN · trakt.
Is subcontract 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 /səbˈkɒnˌtrækt/ (sub-KON-trakt).