How to pronounce subnival
Say it like suhb-NY-vul. Subnival has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NY).
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- suhb
- NY
- vul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subnival 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.
- NYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- vulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of subnival
American and British speakers say subnival in essentially the same way: /ˌsʌbˈnaɪvəl/ in the US and /sʌbˈnaɪvəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: sub-NY-vul.
What does subnival mean?
- Of a habitat: of an altitude, latitude, or type just below that which would be permanently covered by snow (the snow line).
- Growing or capable of growing, or occurring, underneath snow; subnivean.
Where does subnival come from?
From sub- (prefix meaning ‘beneath, under’) + nival (“abounding with snow; snow-covered, snowy; found or thriving in snowy conditions”), borrowed from German subnival, from Late Latin subnivalis, from Latin sub- (prefix meaning ‘beneath, un
Words that rhyme with subnival
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Questions about saying subnival
How do you pronounce subnival?
Say suhb-NY-vul. The American pronunciation is /ˌsʌbˈnaɪvəl/. In British English it is /sʌbˈnaɪvəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subnival?
Subnival has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NY). Broken into parts: suhb · NY · vul.
Do Americans and Brits say subnival the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsʌbˈnaɪvəl/ and the British form is /sʌbˈnaɪvəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.