How to pronounce subdivided
Say it like suhb-dih-VY-did. Subdivided has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VY).
- suhb
- dih
- VY
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subdivided 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.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- VYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of subdivided
American and British speakers say subdivided in essentially the same way: /ˌsʌbdɪˈvaɪdɪd/ in the US and /ˌsʌbdɪˈvaɪdɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: suhb-dih-VY-did.
What does subdivided mean?
- Having divisions that are themselves divided into smaller divisions
- Divided into many small divisions
- simple past and past participle of subdivide How to pronounce subdivide
Words that rhyme with subdivided
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Questions about saying subdivided
How do you pronounce subdivided?
Say suhb-dih-VY-did. The American pronunciation is /ˌsʌbdɪˈvaɪdɪd/. In British English it is /ˌsʌbdɪˈvaɪdɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subdivided?
Subdivided has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VY). Broken into parts: suhb · dih · VY · did.
Do Americans and Brits say subdivided the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsʌbdɪˈvaɪdɪd/ and the British form is /ˌsʌbdɪˈvaɪdɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.