How to pronounce subfamily
Say it like SUHB-fam-uh-lee. Subfamily has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB).
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- SUHB
- fam
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subfamily 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of subfamily
American and British speakers say subfamily in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌbˌfæməli/ in the US and /ˈsʌbˌfæməli/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHB-fam-uh-lee.
What does subfamily mean?
- A taxonomic category ranking between a family and a genus; formerly called a tribe.
- A secondary or subordinate grouping.
Where does subfamily come from?
From sub- + family.
Questions about saying subfamily
How do you pronounce subfamily?
Say SUHB-fam-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌbˌfæməli/. In British English it is /ˈsʌbˌfæməli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subfamily?
Subfamily has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB). Broken into parts: SUHB · fam · uh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say subfamily the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌbˌfæməli/ and the British form is /ˈsʌbˌfæməli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.