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