How to pronounce subsidiary
Say it like sub-SID-ee-er-ee. Subsidiary has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SID).
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- sub
- SID
- ee
- er
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subsidiary 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.
- SIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of subsidiary
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4.
British respelling: sub-SID-eer-ree.
What does subsidiary mean?
- an assistant subject to the authority or control of another
- a company that is completely controlled by another company
- functioning in a supporting capacity“the main library and its auxiliary branches”
Where does subsidiary come from?
From Middle French subsidiaire, from Latin subsidiarius (“belonging to a reserve”).
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Questions about saying subsidiary
How do you pronounce subsidiary?
Say sub-SID-ee-er-ee. The American pronunciation is /səbˈsɪdiˌɛri/. In British English it is /səbˈsɪdɪəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subsidiary?
Subsidiary has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SID). Broken into parts: sub · SID · ee · er · ee.
Is subsidiary pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /səbˈsɪdɪəri/ (sub-SID-eer-ree).