How to pronounce subcontracted
Say it like sub-KAHN-trak-tid. Subcontracted has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAHN).
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- sub
- KAHN
- trak
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subcontracted 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.
- trakKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of subcontracted
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: sub-KON-trak-tid.
What does subcontracted mean?
- simple past and past participle of subcontract How to pronounce subcontract
Questions about saying subcontracted
How do you pronounce subcontracted?
Say sub-KAHN-trak-tid. The American pronunciation is /səbˈkɑntræktɪd/. In British English it is /səbˈkɒntræktɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subcontracted?
Subcontracted has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAHN). Broken into parts: sub · KAHN · trak · tid.
Is subcontracted 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 /səbˈkɒntræktɪd/ (sub-KON-trak-tid).