How to pronounce subjects
Say it like SUHB-jikts. Subjects has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB).
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- SUHB
- jikts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subjects 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.
- jiktsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of subjects
American and British speakers say subjects in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌbdʒɪkts/ in the US and /ˈsʌbdʒɪkts/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHB-jikts.
Other ways to say subjects
Subjects also has these pronunciations, usually with a different meaning or use:
- sub-JEKTS /səbˈdʒɛkts/
- sub-JEKS /səbˈdʒɛks/
What does subjects mean?
- plural of subject How to pronounce subject
- third-person singular simple present indicative of subject How to pronounce subject
Questions about saying subjects
How do you pronounce subjects?
Say SUHB-jikts. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌbdʒɪkts/. In British English it is /ˈsʌbdʒɪkts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subjects?
Subjects has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB). Broken into parts: SUHB · jikts.
Do Americans and Brits say subjects the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌbdʒɪkts/ and the British form is /ˈsʌbdʒɪkts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.