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How to pronounce subjugated

Say it like SUHB-juh-gay-tid. Subjugated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB).

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US American/ˈsʌbdʒəˌɡeɪtɪd/SUHB-juh-gay-tid
UK British/ˈsʌbdʒəˌɡeɪtɪd/SUHB-juh-gay-tid
  • SUHB
  • juh
  • gay
  • tid
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Subjugated pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. SUHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
  2. juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
  3. gayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
  4. tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.

American vs British pronunciation of subjugated

  • Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.

British respelling: SUHB-juh-gay-tid.

What does subjugated mean?

verb
  1. simple past and past participle of subjugate How to pronounce subjugate

Questions about saying subjugated

How do you pronounce subjugated?

Say SUHB-juh-gay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌbdʒəˌɡeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈsʌbdʒəˌɡeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in subjugated?

Subjugated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB). Broken into parts: SUHB · juh · gay · tid.

Is subjugated pronounced differently in British English?

Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈsʌbdʒəˌɡeɪtɪd/ (SUHB-juh-gay-tid).

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).