How to pronounce sublunary
Say it like suh-BLOO-nuh-ree. Sublunary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BLOO).
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- suh
- BLOO
- nuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sublunary 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 "u" in cup.
- BLOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sublunary
American and British speakers say sublunary in essentially the same way: /sʌˈblunəri/ in the US and /sʌˈbluːnəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-BLOO-nuh-ree.
What does sublunary mean?
- In or of this world (as opposed to heaven, etc.); earthly, terrestrial.
- Of or relating to the material world (as opposed to clerical, sacred, or spiritual); ephemeral, temporal, worldly.
- Inferior, subordinate.
- A person or thing which is of the (material) world.
- A less important person; an inferior, a subordinate.
Where does sublunary come from?
The noun is derived from the adjective.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying sublunary
How do you pronounce sublunary?
Say suh-BLOO-nuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /sʌˈblunəri/. In British English it is /sʌˈbluːnəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sublunary?
Sublunary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BLOO). Broken into parts: suh · BLOO · nuh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say sublunary the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sʌˈblunəri/ and the British form is /sʌˈbluːnəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.