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