How to pronounce subprime
Say it like SUHB-pryme. Subprime has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce subprime. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SUHB
- pryme
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subprime pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- prymeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of subprime
American and British speakers say subprime in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌbpraɪm/ in the US and /ˈsʌbpraɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHB-pryme.
What does subprime mean?
- Less than prime; inferior.“subprime beef”
- Designating a loan (typically at a greater than usual rate of interest) offered to a borrower who is not qualified for other loans (for example, because of a poor credit history).
- Designating a type of commercial lending rate, less than the prime rate, offered to desirable borrowers.
- A subprime loan.
Where does subprime come from?
From sub- + prime.
Questions about saying subprime
How do you pronounce subprime?
Say SUHB-pryme. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌbpraɪm/. In British English it is /ˈsʌbpraɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subprime?
Subprime has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB). Broken into parts: SUHB · pryme.
Do Americans and Brits say subprime the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌbpraɪm/ and the British form is /ˈsʌbpraɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.