How to pronounce subnarial
Say it like sub-NER-ee-ul. Subnarial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NER).
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- sub
- NER
- ee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subnarial 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 "u" in cup.
- NERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of subnarial
American and British speakers say subnarial in essentially the same way: /sʌbˈnɛriəl/ in the US and /sʌbˈnɛəriəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: sub-NAIR-ree-ul.
What does subnarial mean?
- Located under the nares (nostrils)
Where does subnarial come from?
From sub- + narial.
Words that rhyme with subnarial
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Questions about saying subnarial
How do you pronounce subnarial?
Say sub-NER-ee-ul. The American pronunciation is /sʌbˈnɛriəl/. In British English it is /sʌbˈnɛəriəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subnarial?
Subnarial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NER). Broken into parts: sub · NER · ee · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say subnarial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sʌbˈnɛriəl/ and the British form is /sʌbˈnɛəriəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.