How to pronounce subelliptic
Say it like suhb-ih-LIP-tik. Subelliptic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIP).
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- suhb
- ih
- LIP
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subelliptic 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of subelliptic
American and British speakers say subelliptic in essentially the same way: /ˌsʌbɪˈlɪptɪk/ in the US and /ˌsʌbɪˈlɪptɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: suhb-ih-LIP-tik.
What does subelliptic mean?
- Imperfectly elliptic; not quite elliptic; approximating an ellipse.
Where does subelliptic come from?
From sub- + elliptic.
Words that rhyme with subelliptic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of subelliptic.
Questions about saying subelliptic
How do you pronounce subelliptic?
Say suhb-ih-LIP-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌsʌbɪˈlɪptɪk/. In British English it is /ˌsʌbɪˈlɪptɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subelliptic?
Subelliptic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIP). Broken into parts: suhb · ih · LIP · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say subelliptic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsʌbɪˈlɪptɪk/ and the British form is /ˌsʌbɪˈlɪptɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.