How to pronounce substances
Say it like SUHB-stun-suz. Substances has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB).
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- SUHB
- stun
- suz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Substances 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.
- stunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- suzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of substances
American and British speakers say substances in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌbstənsəz/ in the US and /ˈsʌbstənsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHB-stun-siz.
What does substances mean?
- plural of substance How to pronounce substance
Questions about saying substances
How do you pronounce substances?
Say SUHB-stun-suz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌbstənsəz/. In British English it is /ˈsʌbstənsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in substances?
Substances has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB). Broken into parts: SUHB · stun · suz.
Do Americans and Brits say substances the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌbstənsəz/ and the British form is /ˈsʌbstənsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.