How to pronounce subscript
Say it like SUHB-skript. Subscript has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB).
- SUHB
- skript
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subscript 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.
- skriptKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of subscript
American and British speakers say subscript in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌbskrɪpt/ in the US and /ˈsʌbskrɪpt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHB-skript.
What does subscript mean?
- A type of lettering form written lower than the things around it.
- An index into an array or hash.
- To provide with a subscript.
- To convert to a subscript form.
- To access (an array element) by its index.
- Written underneath.
Where does subscript come from?
From sub- + script.
Questions about saying subscript
How do you pronounce subscript?
Say SUHB-skript. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌbskrɪpt/. In British English it is /ˈsʌbskrɪpt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subscript?
Subscript has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB). Broken into parts: SUHB · skript.
Do Americans and Brits say subscript the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌbskrɪpt/ and the British form is /ˈsʌbskrɪpt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.