How to pronounce subordinating
Say it like suh-BOR-duh-nay-ting. Subordinating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOR).
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- suh
- BOR
- duh
- nay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subordinating 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of subordinating
- 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-ting.
What does subordinating mean?
- present participle and gerund of subordinate How to pronounce subordinate
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Questions about saying subordinating
How do you pronounce subordinating?
Say suh-BOR-duh-nay-ting. The American pronunciation is /səˈbɔrdəˌneɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /səˈbɔːdəˌneɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subordinating?
Subordinating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOR). Broken into parts: suh · BOR · duh · nay · ting.
Is subordinating 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 /səˈbɔːdəˌneɪtɪŋ/ (suh-BAW-duh-nay-ting).