How to pronounce submarines
Say it like SUHB-muh-reenz. Submarines has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB).
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- SUHB
- muh
- reenz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Submarines 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.
- reenzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of submarines
American and British speakers say submarines in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌbməˌrinz/ in the US and /ˈsʌbməˌriːnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHB-muh-reenz.
Other ways to say submarines
Submarines also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- sub-muh-REENZ /səbməˈrinz/
What does submarines mean?
- plural of submarine How to pronounce submarine
- third-person singular simple present indicative of submarine How to pronounce submarine
Questions about saying submarines
How do you pronounce submarines?
Say SUHB-muh-reenz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌbməˌrinz/. In British English it is /ˈsʌbməˌriːnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in submarines?
Submarines has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB). Broken into parts: SUHB · muh · reenz.
Do Americans and Brits say submarines the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌbməˌrinz/ and the British form is /ˈsʌbməˌriːnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.