How to pronounce submersed
Say it like sub-MURST. Submersed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MURST).
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- sub
- MURST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Submersed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- subKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MURSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of submersed
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: sub-MURST.
What does submersed mean?
- simple past and past participle of submerse How to pronounce submerse
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Words that rhyme with submersed
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Questions about saying submersed
How do you pronounce submersed?
Say sub-MURST. The American pronunciation is /səbˈmɝst/. In British English it is /səbˈmɜːst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in submersed?
Submersed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MURST). Broken into parts: sub · MURST.
Is submersed pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /səbˈmɜːst/ (sub-MURST).