How to pronounce subsoil
Say it like SUHB-soyl. Subsoil has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB).
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- SUHB
- soyl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subsoil 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.
- soylGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of subsoil
American and British speakers say subsoil in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌbˌsɔɪl/ in the US and /ˈsʌbˌsɔɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHB-soyl.
What does subsoil mean?
- The layer of earth that is below the topsoil.
- To turn up the subsoil of.
Where does subsoil come from?
From sub- + soil.
Questions about saying subsoil
How do you pronounce subsoil?
Say SUHB-soyl. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌbˌsɔɪl/. In British English it is /ˈsʌbˌsɔɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subsoil?
Subsoil has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB). Broken into parts: SUHB · soyl.
Do Americans and Brits say subsoil the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌbˌsɔɪl/ and the British form is /ˈsʌbˌsɔɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.