How to pronounce subprincipal
Say it like sub-PRIN-suh-pul. Subprincipal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRIN).
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- sub
- PRIN
- suh
- pul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subprincipal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- subKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PRINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- pulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of subprincipal
American and British speakers say subprincipal in essentially the same way: /səbˈprɪnsəpəl/ in the US and /səbˈprɪnsəpəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: sub-PRIN-suh-pul.
What does subprincipal mean?
- A subordinate principal; vice-principal.
Where does subprincipal come from?
From sub- + principal.
Words that rhyme with subprincipal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of subprincipal.
Questions about saying subprincipal
How do you pronounce subprincipal?
Say sub-PRIN-suh-pul. The American pronunciation is /səbˈprɪnsəpəl/. In British English it is /səbˈprɪnsəpəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subprincipal?
Subprincipal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRIN). Broken into parts: sub · PRIN · suh · pul.
Do Americans and Brits say subprincipal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səbˈprɪnsəpəl/ and the British form is /səbˈprɪnsəpəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.