How to pronounce subminimum
Say it like sub-MIN-ih-mum. Subminimum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIN).
- sub
- MIN
- ih
- mum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subminimum 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.
- MINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- mumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of subminimum
American and British speakers say subminimum in essentially the same way: /səbˈmɪnɪməm/ in the US and /səbˈmɪnɪməm/ in the UK.
British respelling: sub-MIN-ih-mum.
What does subminimum mean?
- Below the normal minimum
- A point or value below a minimum.
Where does subminimum come from?
From sub- + minimum.
Questions about saying subminimum
How do you pronounce subminimum?
Say sub-MIN-ih-mum. The American pronunciation is /səbˈmɪnɪməm/. In British English it is /səbˈmɪnɪməm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subminimum?
Subminimum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIN). Broken into parts: sub · MIN · ih · mum.
Do Americans and Brits say subminimum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səbˈmɪnɪməm/ and the British form is /səbˈmɪnɪməm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.