How to pronounce subsidize
Say it like SUHB-sih-dyze. Subsidize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB).
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- SUHB
- sih
- dyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subsidize 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.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dyzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of subsidize
American and British speakers say subsidize in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌbsɪdaɪz/ in the US and /ˈsʌbsɪdaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHB-sih-dyze.
What does subsidize mean?
- To assist (someone or something) by granting a subsidy.
Where does subsidize come from?
From subsidy + -ize.
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Questions about saying subsidize
How do you pronounce subsidize?
Say SUHB-sih-dyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌbsɪdaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈsʌbsɪdaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subsidize?
Subsidize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB). Broken into parts: SUHB · sih · dyze.
Do Americans and Brits say subsidize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌbsɪdaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈsʌbsɪdaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.