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