How to pronounce subs
Say it like SUHBZ. Subs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SUHBZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHBZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of subs
American and British speakers say subs in essentially the same way: /sʌbz/ in the US and /sʌbz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHBZ.
What does subs mean?
- plural of sub How to pronounce sub
- third-person singular simple present indicative of sub How to pronounce sub
Questions about saying subs
How do you pronounce subs?
Say SUHBZ. The American pronunciation is /sʌbz/. In British English it is /sʌbz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subs?
Subs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SUHBZ.
Do Americans and Brits say subs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sʌbz/ and the British form is /sʌbz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.