How to pronounce subsist
Say it like sub-SIST. Subsist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIST).
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- sub
- SIST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subsist 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.
- SISTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of subsist
American and British speakers say subsist in essentially the same way: /səbˈsɪst/ in the US and /səbˈsɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: sub-SIST.
What does subsist mean?
- To survive on a minimum of resources.
- To have ontological reality; to exist.
- To retain a certain state; to continue.
Where does subsist come from?
From Latin subsistō (“halt, stop”), from sub (“below”) + sistō (“stand, place”).
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Words that rhyme with subsist
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Questions about saying subsist
How do you pronounce subsist?
Say sub-SIST. The American pronunciation is /səbˈsɪst/. In British English it is /səbˈsɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subsist?
Subsist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIST). Broken into parts: sub · SIST.
Do Americans and Brits say subsist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səbˈsɪst/ and the British form is /səbˈsɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.