How to pronounce subdivide
Say it like suhb-duh-VYDE. Subdivide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VYDE).
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- suhb
- duh
- VYDE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subdivide 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.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- VYDESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of subdivide
American and British speakers say subdivide in essentially the same way: /ˌsʌbdəˈvaɪd/ in the US and /ˌsʌbdəˈvaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: suhb-duh-VYDE.
What does subdivide mean?
- To divide into smaller sections.
- To divide a plot of land into plots for residences; to convert open land into housing.
- To divide divisions into smaller divisions.
Where does subdivide come from?
From sub- + divide.
Words that rhyme with subdivide
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Questions about saying subdivide
How do you pronounce subdivide?
Say suhb-duh-VYDE. The American pronunciation is /ˌsʌbdəˈvaɪd/. In British English it is /ˌsʌbdəˈvaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subdivide?
Subdivide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VYDE). Broken into parts: suhb · duh · VYDE.
Do Americans and Brits say subdivide the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsʌbdəˈvaɪd/ and the British form is /ˌsʌbdəˈvaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.