How to pronounce subordination
Say it like suh-bor-duh-NAY-shun. Subordination has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAY).
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- suh
- bor
- duh
- NAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subordination 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.
- borGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of subordination
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: suh-baw-dih-NAY-shun.
What does subordination mean?
- The process of making or classing (something or somebody) as subordinate.
- The property of being subordinate; inferiority of rank or position.
- The quality of being properly obedient to a superior (as a superior officer); this quality as a systemic principle of discipline within a hierarchical organization.
Where does subordination come from?
From Middle French subordination, from Medieval Latin subordinatio.
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Words that rhyme with subordination
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Questions about saying subordination
How do you pronounce subordination?
Say suh-bor-duh-NAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /səˌbɔrdəˈneɪʃən/. In British English it is /səˌbɔːdɪˈneɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subordination?
Subordination has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAY). Broken into parts: suh · bor · duh · NAY · shun.
Is subordination 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 /səˌbɔːdɪˈneɪʃən/ (suh-baw-dih-NAY-shun).