How to pronounce subfamilies
Say it like SUHB-fam-uh-leez. Subfamilies has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB).
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- SUHB
- fam
- uh
- leez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subfamilies 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.
- famGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of subfamilies
American and British speakers say subfamilies in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌbˌfæməliz/ in the US and /ˈsʌbˌfæməliz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHB-fam-uh-leez.
What does subfamilies mean?
- plural of subfamily How to pronounce subfamily
Questions about saying subfamilies
How do you pronounce subfamilies?
Say SUHB-fam-uh-leez. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌbˌfæməliz/. In British English it is /ˈsʌbˌfæməliz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subfamilies?
Subfamilies has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB). Broken into parts: SUHB · fam · uh · leez.
Do Americans and Brits say subfamilies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌbˌfæməliz/ and the British form is /ˈsʌbˌfæməliz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.