How to pronounce subsequence
Say it like sub-SEE-kwuns. Subsequence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE).
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- sub
- SEE
- kwuns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subsequence 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.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kwunsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of subsequence
American and British speakers say subsequence in essentially the same way: /səbˈsikwəns/ in the US and /səbˈsiːkwəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: sub-SEE-kwuns.
What does subsequence mean?
- A subsequent act or thing; a sequel.
- The state of being subsequent.
- A sequence that is contained within a larger one.
- A subset of an array with the same ordering.
Where does subsequence come from?
From subsequent.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying subsequence
How do you pronounce subsequence?
Say sub-SEE-kwuns. The American pronunciation is /səbˈsikwəns/. In British English it is /səbˈsiːkwəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subsequence?
Subsequence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE). Broken into parts: sub · SEE · kwuns.
Do Americans and Brits say subsequence the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səbˈsikwəns/ and the British form is /səbˈsiːkwəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.