How to pronounce submental
Say it like suhb-MEN-tul. Submental has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEN).
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- suhb
- MEN
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Submental pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhbGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- MENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of submental
American and British speakers say submental in essentially the same way: /ˌsʌbˈmɛntəl/ in the US and /ˌsʌbˈmɛntəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: suhb-MEN-tul.
What does submental mean?
- Located beneath the chin or lower jaw.
- Under the mentum; pertaining to the submentum.
Where does submental come from?
From sub- + mental or submentum + -al.
Words that rhyme with submental
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of submental.
- environmental
- fundamental
- experimental
- gentle
- dental
- rental
- continental
- instrumental
- accidental
- developmental
Questions about saying submental
How do you pronounce submental?
Say suhb-MEN-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˌsʌbˈmɛntəl/. In British English it is /ˌsʌbˈmɛntəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in submental?
Submental has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEN). Broken into parts: suhb · MEN · tul.
Do Americans and Brits say submental the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsʌbˈmɛntəl/ and the British form is /ˌsʌbˈmɛntəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.