How to pronounce substate
Say it like SUHB-stayt. Substate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB).
- SUHB
- stayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Substate 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.
- staytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of substate
American and British speakers say substate in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌbsteɪt/ in the US and /ˈsʌbsteɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHB-stayt.
What does substate mean?
- A subdivision of a state.
- A lower or a subsidiary state.
- A subdivision of a state of existence.
Where does substate come from?
From sub- + state. First attested in 1823.
Questions about saying substate
How do you pronounce substate?
Say SUHB-stayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌbsteɪt/. In British English it is /ˈsʌbsteɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in substate?
Substate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB). Broken into parts: SUHB · stayt.
Do Americans and Brits say substate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌbsteɪt/ and the British form is /ˈsʌbsteɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.