How to pronounce substation
Say it like SUHB-stay-shun. Substation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB).
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- SUHB
- stay
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Substation 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.
- stayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of substation
American and British speakers say substation in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌbˌsteɪʃən/ in the US and /ˈsʌbˌsteɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHB-stay-shun.
What does substation mean?
- A site where electricity supplied by long-distance (high-voltage) transmission lines is transformed or regulated for local (low-voltage) distribution.
- A satellite police station serving one neighborhood or part of a larger jurisdiction.
- A branch post office.
Where does substation come from?
From sub- + station.
Questions about saying substation
How do you pronounce substation?
Say SUHB-stay-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌbˌsteɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˈsʌbˌsteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in substation?
Substation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB). Broken into parts: SUHB · stay · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say substation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌbˌsteɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˈsʌbˌsteɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.