How to pronounce subgauge
Say it like SUHB-gayj. Subgauge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB).
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- SUHB
- gayj
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subgauge 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.
- gayjGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of subgauge
American and British speakers say subgauge in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌbˌɡeɪdʒ/ in the US and /ˈsʌbˌɡeɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHB-gayj.
What does subgauge mean?
- Smaller in bore diameter than the standard gauge specified; most often describing a shotgun with a bore smaller than 12-gauge.
- Having a dimension or capacity smaller than a standard gauge.
- Describes a railway track, narrower in gauge than the standard gauge.
Where does subgauge come from?
From sub- + gauge.
Questions about saying subgauge
How do you pronounce subgauge?
Say SUHB-gayj. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌbˌɡeɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈsʌbˌɡeɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subgauge?
Subgauge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB). Broken into parts: SUHB · gayj.
Do Americans and Brits say subgauge the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌbˌɡeɪdʒ/ and the British form is /ˈsʌbˌɡeɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.