How to pronounce subjacency
Say it like sub-JAY-sun-see. Subjacency has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JAY).
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- sub
- JAY
- sun
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subjacency pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- subKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- JAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of subjacency
American and British speakers say subjacency in essentially the same way: /səbˈdʒeɪsənsi/ in the US and /səbˈdʒeɪsənsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: sub-JAY-sun-see.
What does subjacency mean?
- The state of being subjacent.
- A constraint on the movement of elements which states that the target position of movement must be structurally close downwards to the source position.
Where does subjacency come from?
From subjacent + -cy.
Words that rhyme with subjacency
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of subjacency.
Questions about saying subjacency
How do you pronounce subjacency?
Say sub-JAY-sun-see. The American pronunciation is /səbˈdʒeɪsənsi/. In British English it is /səbˈdʒeɪsənsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subjacency?
Subjacency has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JAY). Broken into parts: sub · JAY · sun · see.
Do Americans and Brits say subjacency the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səbˈdʒeɪsənsi/ and the British form is /səbˈdʒeɪsənsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.