How to pronounce subhuman
Say it like suhb-HYOO-mun. Subhuman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HYOO).
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- suhb
- HYOO
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subhuman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhbGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- HYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of subhuman
American and British speakers say subhuman in essentially the same way: /ˌsʌbˈhjumən/ in the US and /ˌsʌbˈhjuːmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: suhb-HYOO-mun.
What does subhuman mean?
- As asserted of animals.“We say dolphin intelligence is subhuman; I suspect dolphins say our intelligence is subdolphin.”
- A man who ranks at the bottom percentile or decile of SMV; a truecel
Where does subhuman come from?
From sub- + human.
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Words that rhyme with subhuman
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Questions about saying subhuman
How do you pronounce subhuman?
Say suhb-HYOO-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˌsʌbˈhjumən/. In British English it is /ˌsʌbˈhjuːmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subhuman?
Subhuman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HYOO). Broken into parts: suhb · HYOO · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say subhuman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsʌbˈhjumən/ and the British form is /ˌsʌbˈhjuːmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.