How to pronounce submarine
Say it like SUHB-muh-reen. Submarine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB).
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- SUHB
- muh
- reen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Submarine 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.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of submarine
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 3.
British respelling: sub-muh-REEN.
Other ways to say submarine
Submarine also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- suhb-muh-REEN /ˌsʌbməˈrin/
What does submarine mean?
- a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
- a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States
- move forward or under in a sliding motion“The child was injured when he submarined under the safety belt of the car”
- throw with an underhand motion
- bring down with a blow to the legs
- beneath the surface of the sea
Where does submarine come from?
From sub- + marine.
Questions about saying submarine
How do you pronounce submarine?
Say SUHB-muh-reen. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌbməˌrin/. In British English it is /sʌbməˈriːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in submarine?
Submarine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB). Broken into parts: SUHB · muh · reen.
Is submarine pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 3. The British form is /sʌbməˈriːn/ (sub-muh-REEN).