How to pronounce substant
Say it like SUHB-stunt. Substant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB).
- SUHB
- stunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Substant 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.
- stuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of substant
American and British speakers say substant in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌbstənt/ in the US and /ˈsʌbstənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHB-stunt.
What does substant mean?
- Something that subsists.
- Substantial; firm.
Where does substant come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin substantis.
Questions about saying substant
How do you pronounce substant?
Say SUHB-stunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌbstənt/. In British English it is /ˈsʌbstənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in substant?
Substant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB). Broken into parts: SUHB · stunt.
Do Americans and Brits say substant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌbstənt/ and the British form is /ˈsʌbstənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.