How to pronounce subjugate
Say it like SUHB-juh-gut. Subjugate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB).
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- SUHB
- juh
- gut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subjugate 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.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- gutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of subjugate
American and British speakers say subjugate in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌbdʒəɡət/ in the US and /ˈsʌbdʒʊɡət/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHB-juu-gut.
What does subjugate mean?
- Forced into submission; subjugated.
- A person forced into submission; a subject.
- To forcibly impose obedience, servitude, or submission upon (a country, a people, etc.).
- To make (someone or something) subordinate to another person or thing; to subordinate.
- To tame (an animal); to domesticate.
Where does subjugate come from?
The noun is derived from the adjective.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying subjugate
How do you pronounce subjugate?
Say SUHB-juh-gut. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌbdʒəɡət/. In British English it is /ˈsʌbdʒʊɡət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subjugate?
Subjugate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB). Broken into parts: SUHB · juh · gut.
Do Americans and Brits say subjugate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌbdʒəɡət/ and the British form is /ˈsʌbdʒʊɡət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.