How to pronounce subito
Say it like SOO-bih-toh. Subito has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
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- SOO
- bih
- toh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subito pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of subito
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SOO-bih-toh.
What does subito mean?
- Suddenly, abruptly.
Where does subito come from?
Borrowed from Italian subito.
Questions about saying subito
How do you pronounce subito?
Say SOO-bih-toh. The American pronunciation is /ˈsubɪtoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈsuːbɪtəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subito?
Subito has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · bih · toh.
Is subito pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈsuːbɪtəʊ/ (SOO-bih-toh).