How to pronounce subsidiarity
Say it like sub-sid-ee-AR-ih-tee. Subsidiarity has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AR).
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- sub
- sid
- ee
- AR
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subsidiarity 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.
- sidGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of subsidiarity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: sub-sid-ee-AR-ih-tee.
What does subsidiarity mean?
- The principle that initiative (whether in government, business or religion) ought to reside at the lowest feasible level (i.e. at the local or regional level, instead of the national or supranational level, unless the latter presents clear advantages).
Where does subsidiarity come from?
From Latin subsidiarius.
Words that rhyme with subsidiarity
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of subsidiarity.
Questions about saying subsidiarity
How do you pronounce subsidiarity?
Say sub-sid-ee-AR-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /səbˌsɪdiˈærɪti/. In British English it is /səbˌsɪdiˈærɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subsidiarity?
Subsidiarity has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AR). Broken into parts: sub · sid · ee · AR · ih · tee.
Is subsidiarity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /səbˌsɪdiˈærɪti/ (sub-sid-ee-AR-ih-tee).