How to pronounce subsequently
Say it like SUHB-suh-kwunt-lee. Subsequently has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB).
- SUHB
- suh
- kwunt
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subsequently 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.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kwuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of subsequently
American and British speakers say subsequently in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌbsəkwəntli/ in the US and /ˈsʌbsɪkwəntli/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHB-sih-kwunt-lee.
What does subsequently mean?
- happening at a time subsequent to a reference time“he apologized subsequently”“he's going to the store but he'll be back here later”
Where does subsequently come from?
From subsequent + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying subsequently
How do you pronounce subsequently?
Say SUHB-suh-kwunt-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌbsəkwəntli/. In British English it is /ˈsʌbsɪkwəntli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subsequently?
Subsequently has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB). Broken into parts: SUHB · suh · kwunt · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say subsequently the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌbsəkwəntli/ and the British form is /ˈsʌbsɪkwəntli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.