How to pronounce substituendum
Say it like suhb-stih-choo-EN-dum. Substituendum has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (EN).
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- suhb
- stih
- choo
- EN
- dum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Substituendum 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.
- stihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- chooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- dumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of substituendum
American and British speakers say substituendum in essentially the same way: /ˌsʌbstɪtʃuˈɛndəm/ in the US and /ˌsʌbstɪtʃuːˈɛndəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: suhb-stih-choo-EN-dum.
What does substituendum mean?
- Something to be substituted or replaced.
Where does substituendum come from?
Borrowed from Latin substituendum; compare substituend.
Words that rhyme with substituendum
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of substituendum.
Questions about saying substituendum
How do you pronounce substituendum?
Say suhb-stih-choo-EN-dum. The American pronunciation is /ˌsʌbstɪtʃuˈɛndəm/. In British English it is /ˌsʌbstɪtʃuːˈɛndəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in substituendum?
Substituendum has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (EN). Broken into parts: suhb · stih · choo · EN · dum.
Do Americans and Brits say substituendum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsʌbstɪtʃuˈɛndəm/ and the British form is /ˌsʌbstɪtʃuːˈɛndəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.