How to pronounce substituend
Say it like suhb-STICH-oo-und. Substituend has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STICH).
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- suhb
- STICH
- oo
- und
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Substituend pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhbGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- STICHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- undKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of substituend
American and British speakers say substituend in essentially the same way: /ˌsʌbˈstɪtʃuənd/ in the US and /ˌsʌbˈstɪtʃuːənd/ in the UK.
British respelling: suhb-STICH-oo-und.
What does substituend mean?
- A substitute; something that substitutes for another.
- A substituendum; something to be substituted or replaced.
Where does substituend come from?
Borrowed from Latin substituendus; compare substituendum.
Questions about saying substituend
How do you pronounce substituend?
Say suhb-STICH-oo-und. The American pronunciation is /ˌsʌbˈstɪtʃuənd/. In British English it is /ˌsʌbˈstɪtʃuːənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in substituend?
Substituend has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STICH). Broken into parts: suhb · STICH · oo · und.
Do Americans and Brits say substituend the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsʌbˈstɪtʃuənd/ and the British form is /ˌsʌbˈstɪtʃuːənd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.