How to pronounce subscribe
Say it like sub-SKRYBE. Subscribe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRYBE).
- sub
- SKRYBE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subscribe 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.
- SKRYBESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of subscribe
American and British speakers say subscribe in essentially the same way: /səbˈskraɪb/ in the US and /səbˈskraɪb/ in the UK.
British respelling: sub-SKRYBE.
What does subscribe mean?
- offer to buy, as of stocks and shares“The broker subscribed 500 shares”
- mark with one's signature; write one's name (on)“She signed the letter and sent it off”“Please sign here”
- adopt as a belief“I subscribe to your view on abortion”
Where does subscribe come from?
From Middle English subscriben, subskryben, from Latin subscrībere (“write beneath”).
Words that rhyme with subscribe
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of subscribe.
Questions about saying subscribe
How do you pronounce subscribe?
Say sub-SKRYBE. The American pronunciation is /səbˈskraɪb/. In British English it is /səbˈskraɪb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subscribe?
Subscribe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRYBE). Broken into parts: sub · SKRYBE.
Do Americans and Brits say subscribe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səbˈskraɪb/ and the British form is /səbˈskraɪb/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.