How to pronounce subdial
Say it like SUHB-dyle. Subdial has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈsʌbˌdaɪl/SUHB-dyle
UK British/ˈsʌbˌdaɪl/SUHB-dyle
- SUHB
- dyle
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subdial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- dyleGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of subdial
American and British speakers say subdial in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌbˌdaɪl/ in the US and /ˈsʌbˌdaɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHB-dyle.
What does subdial mean?
noun
- A secondary dial set into the face of a dial.
Where does subdial come from?
From sub- + dial.
Questions about saying subdial
How do you pronounce subdial?
Say SUHB-dyle. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌbˌdaɪl/. In British English it is /ˈsʌbˌdaɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subdial?
Subdial has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB). Broken into parts: SUHB · dyle.
Do Americans and Brits say subdial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌbˌdaɪl/ and the British form is /ˈsʌbˌdaɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.