How to pronounce subscriber
Say it like sub-SKRY-ber. Subscriber has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRY).
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- sub
- SKRY
- ber
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subscriber 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.
- SKRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- berKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of subscriber
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: sub-SKRY-buh.
What does subscriber mean?
- someone who expresses strong approval
- someone who contracts to receive and pay for a service or a certain number of issues of a publication
- someone who contributes (or promises to contribute) a sum of money
Where does subscriber come from?
From subscribe + -er.
Words that rhyme with subscriber
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of subscriber.
Questions about saying subscriber
How do you pronounce subscriber?
Say sub-SKRY-ber. The American pronunciation is /səbˈskraɪbɚ/. In British English it is /səbˈskraɪbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subscriber?
Subscriber has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRY). Broken into parts: sub · SKRY · ber.
Is subscriber pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /səbˈskraɪbə/ (sub-SKRY-buh).