How to pronounce subscribed
Say it like sub-SKRYBD. Subscribed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRYBD).
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- sub
- SKRYBD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subscribed 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.
- SKRYBDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of subscribed
American and British speakers say subscribed in essentially the same way: /səbˈskraɪbd/ in the US and /səbˈskraɪbd/ in the UK.
British respelling: sub-SKRYBD.
What does subscribed mean?
- (of a contract or will or other document) having a signature written at the end“the subscribed will”
Words that rhyme with subscribed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of subscribed.
Questions about saying subscribed
How do you pronounce subscribed?
Say sub-SKRYBD. The American pronunciation is /səbˈskraɪbd/. In British English it is /səbˈskraɪbd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subscribed?
Subscribed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRYBD). Broken into parts: sub · SKRYBD.
Do Americans and Brits say subscribed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səbˈskraɪbd/ and the British form is /səbˈskraɪbd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.