How to pronounce subkingdom
Say it like sub-KING-dum. Subkingdom has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KING).
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- sub
- KING
- dum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subkingdom 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.
- KINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of subkingdom
American and British speakers say subkingdom in essentially the same way: /səbˈkɪŋdəm/ in the US and /səbˈkɪŋdəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: sub-KING-dum.
What does subkingdom mean?
- A taxonomic category below kingdom and above superphylum.
- A kingdom that is part of another kingdom, ruled by a subking.
Where does subkingdom come from?
From sub- + kingdom.
Questions about saying subkingdom
How do you pronounce subkingdom?
Say sub-KING-dum. The American pronunciation is /səbˈkɪŋdəm/. In British English it is /səbˈkɪŋdəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subkingdom?
Subkingdom has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KING). Broken into parts: sub · KING · dum.
Do Americans and Brits say subkingdom the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səbˈkɪŋdəm/ and the British form is /səbˈkɪŋdəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.