How to pronounce substituted
Say it like SUHB-stuh-too-tid. Substituted has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB).
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- SUHB
- stuh
- too
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Substituted 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.
- stuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of substituted
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SUHB-stih-tyoo-tid.
What does substituted mean?
- simple past and past participle of substitute How to pronounce substitute
Questions about saying substituted
How do you pronounce substituted?
Say SUHB-stuh-too-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌbstəˌtutɪd/. In British English it is /ˈsʌbstɪtjuːtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in substituted?
Substituted has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB). Broken into parts: SUHB · stuh · too · tid.
Is substituted pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˈsʌbstɪtjuːtɪd/ (SUHB-stih-tyoo-tid).