How to pronounce subordinates
Say it like suh-BOR-duh-nayts. Subordinates has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOR).
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- suh
- BOR
- duh
- nayts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subordinates 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.
- naytsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of subordinates
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: suh-BAW-duh-nayts.
What does subordinates mean?
- plural of subordinate How to pronounce subordinate
- third-person singular simple present indicative of subordinate How to pronounce subordinate
Questions about saying subordinates
How do you pronounce subordinates?
Say suh-BOR-duh-nayts. The American pronunciation is /səˈbɔrdəˌneɪts/. In British English it is /səˈbɔːdəˌneɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subordinates?
Subordinates has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOR). Broken into parts: suh · BOR · duh · nayts.
Is subordinates 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 /səˈbɔːdəˌneɪts/ (suh-BAW-duh-nayts).