How to pronounce subpoenaed
Say it like suh-PEE-nud. Subpoenaed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEE).
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- suh
- PEE
- nud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subpoenaed 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.
- nudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of subpoenaed
American and British speakers say subpoenaed in essentially the same way: /səˈpinəd/ in the US and /səˈpiːnəd/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-PEE-nud.
What does subpoenaed mean?
- simple past and past participle of subpoena How to pronounce subpoena
Questions about saying subpoenaed
How do you pronounce subpoenaed?
Say suh-PEE-nud. The American pronunciation is /səˈpinəd/. In British English it is /səˈpiːnəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subpoenaed?
Subpoenaed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEE). Broken into parts: suh · PEE · nud.
Do Americans and Brits say subpoenaed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈpinəd/ and the British form is /səˈpiːnəd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.