How to pronounce subcontracting
Say it like suhb-kun-TRAK-ting. Subcontracting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TRAK).
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- suhb
- kun
- TRAK
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subcontracting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhbGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TRAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of subcontracting
American and British speakers say subcontracting in essentially the same way: /ˌsʌbkənˈtræktɪŋ/ in the US and /ˌsʌbkənˈtræktɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: suhb-kun-TRAK-ting.
What does subcontracting mean?
- present participle and gerund of subcontract How to pronounce subcontract
Words that rhyme with subcontracting
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Questions about saying subcontracting
How do you pronounce subcontracting?
Say suhb-kun-TRAK-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˌsʌbkənˈtræktɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌsʌbkənˈtræktɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subcontracting?
Subcontracting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TRAK). Broken into parts: suhb · kun · TRAK · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say subcontracting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsʌbkənˈtræktɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˌsʌbkənˈtræktɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.