How to pronounce subcutaneous
Say it like sub-kyoo-TAY-nee-us. Subcutaneous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
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- sub
- kyoo
- TAY
- nee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subcutaneous 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.
- kyooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of subcutaneous
American and British speakers say subcutaneous in essentially the same way: /səbˌkjuˈteɪniəs/ in the US and /səbˌkjuːˈteɪniəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: sub-kyoo-TAY-nee-us.
What does subcutaneous mean?
- Pertaining to the fatty layer under the skin.
Where does subcutaneous come from?
From Latin subcutāneus, from sub- + cutis (“skin”) + adjectival suffix -āneus.
Words that rhyme with subcutaneous
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of subcutaneous.
Questions about saying subcutaneous
How do you pronounce subcutaneous?
Say sub-kyoo-TAY-nee-us. The American pronunciation is /səbˌkjuˈteɪniəs/. In British English it is /səbˌkjuːˈteɪniəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subcutaneous?
Subcutaneous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: sub · kyoo · TAY · nee · us.
Do Americans and Brits say subcutaneous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səbˌkjuˈteɪniəs/ and the British form is /səbˌkjuːˈteɪniəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.