How to pronounce subgroup
Say it like SUHB-groop. Subgroup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB).
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- SUHB
- groop
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subgroup 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.
- groopGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of subgroup
American and British speakers say subgroup in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌbˌɡrup/ in the US and /ˈsʌbˌɡruːp/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHB-groop.
What does subgroup mean?
- A group within a larger group; a group whose members are some, but not all, of the members of a larger group.
- A subset H of a group G that is itself a group and has the same binary operation as G.
- To divide or classify into subgroups
Where does subgroup come from?
From sub- + group.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying subgroup
How do you pronounce subgroup?
Say SUHB-groop. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌbˌɡrup/. In British English it is /ˈsʌbˌɡruːp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subgroup?
Subgroup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB). Broken into parts: SUHB · groop.
Do Americans and Brits say subgroup the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌbˌɡrup/ and the British form is /ˈsʌbˌɡruːp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.