How to pronounce subpoenae
Say it like suh-PEE-nee. Subpoenae has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEE).
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- suh
- PEE
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subpoenae 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.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of subpoenae
American and British speakers say subpoenae in essentially the same way: /səˈpini/ in the US and /səbˈpiːni/ in the UK.
British respelling: sub-PEE-nee.
What does subpoenae mean?
- plural of subpoena How to pronounce subpoena
Where does subpoenae come from?
Irregularly formed from subpoena + -ae: see the usage note at subpoena.
Words that rhyme with subpoenae
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of subpoenae.
Questions about saying subpoenae
How do you pronounce subpoenae?
Say suh-PEE-nee. The American pronunciation is /səˈpini/. In British English it is /səbˈpiːni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subpoenae?
Subpoenae has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEE). Broken into parts: suh · PEE · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say subpoenae the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈpini/ and the British form is /səbˈpiːni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.