How to pronounce subsidies
Say it like SUHB-suh-deez. Subsidies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB).
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- SUHB
- suh
- deez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subsidies 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.
- deezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of subsidies
American and British speakers say subsidies in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌbsədiz/ in the US and /ˈsʌbsɪdiz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHB-sih-deez.
What does subsidies mean?
- plural of subsidy How to pronounce subsidy
Questions about saying subsidies
How do you pronounce subsidies?
Say SUHB-suh-deez. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌbsədiz/. In British English it is /ˈsʌbsɪdiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subsidies?
Subsidies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB). Broken into parts: SUHB · suh · deez.
Do Americans and Brits say subsidies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌbsədiz/ and the British form is /ˈsʌbsɪdiz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.