How to pronounce subliminally
Say it like suh-BLIM-ih-nuh-lee. Subliminally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BLIM).
- suh
- BLIM
- ih
- nuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subliminally pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BLIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of subliminally
American and British speakers say subliminally in essentially the same way: /səˈblɪmɪnəli/ in the US and /sʌˈblɪmɪnəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-BLIM-ih-nuh-lee.
What does subliminally mean?
- In a subliminal manner.
Where does subliminally come from?
From subliminal + -ly.
Questions about saying subliminally
How do you pronounce subliminally?
Say suh-BLIM-ih-nuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /səˈblɪmɪnəli/. In British English it is /sʌˈblɪmɪnəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subliminally?
Subliminally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BLIM). Broken into parts: suh · BLIM · ih · nuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say subliminally the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈblɪmɪnəli/ and the British form is /sʌˈblɪmɪnəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.