How to pronounce subordinated
Say it like suh-BOR-duh-nay-tid. Subordinated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOR).
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- suh
- BOR
- duh
- nay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subordinated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of subordinated
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: suh-BAW-duh-nay-tid.
What does subordinated mean?
- simple past and past participle of subordinate How to pronounce subordinate
Words that rhyme with subordinated
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Questions about saying subordinated
How do you pronounce subordinated?
Say suh-BOR-duh-nay-tid. The American pronunciation is /səˈbɔrdəˌneɪtɪd/. In British English it is /səˈbɔːdəˌneɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subordinated?
Subordinated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOR). Broken into parts: suh · BOR · duh · nay · tid.
Is subordinated 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 /səˈbɔːdəˌneɪtɪd/ (suh-BAW-duh-nay-tid).