How to pronounce substitutes
Say it like SUHB-stuh-toots. Substitutes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB).
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- SUHB
- stuh
- toots
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Substitutes 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.
- tootsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of substitutes
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: SUHB-stuh-tyoots.
What does substitutes mean?
- plural of substitute How to pronounce substitute
- third-person singular simple present indicative of substitute How to pronounce substitute
Questions about saying substitutes
How do you pronounce substitutes?
Say SUHB-stuh-toots. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌbstəˌtuts/. In British English it is /ˈsʌbstəˌtjuːts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in substitutes?
Substitutes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB). Broken into parts: SUHB · stuh · toots.
Is substitutes 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 /ˈsʌbstəˌtjuːts/ (SUHB-stuh-tyoots).