How to pronounce subroutine
Say it like SUHB-roo-teen. Subroutine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB).
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- SUHB
- roo
- teen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subroutine 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.
- rooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- teenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of subroutine
American and British speakers say subroutine in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌbruˌtin/ in the US and /ˈsʌbruːˌtiːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHB-roo-teen.
What does subroutine mean?
- A section of code, called by the main body of a program, that implements a task.
Where does subroutine come from?
From sub- + routine.
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Questions about saying subroutine
How do you pronounce subroutine?
Say SUHB-roo-teen. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌbruˌtin/. In British English it is /ˈsʌbruːˌtiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subroutine?
Subroutine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB). Broken into parts: SUHB · roo · teen.
Do Americans and Brits say subroutine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌbruˌtin/ and the British form is /ˈsʌbruːˌtiːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.