How to pronounce subgroups
Say it like SUHB-groops. Subgroups has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB).
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- SUHB
- groops
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subgroups 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.
- groopsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of subgroups
American and British speakers say subgroups in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌbˌɡrups/ in the US and /ˈsʌbˌɡruːps/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHB-groops.
What does subgroups mean?
- plural of subgroup How to pronounce subgroup
Questions about saying subgroups
How do you pronounce subgroups?
Say SUHB-groops. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌbˌɡrups/. In British English it is /ˈsʌbˌɡruːps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subgroups?
Subgroups has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB). Broken into parts: SUHB · groops.
Do Americans and Brits say subgroups the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌbˌɡrups/ and the British form is /ˈsʌbˌɡruːps/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.