How to pronounce substrate
Say it like SUHB-strayt. Substrate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB).
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- SUHB
- strayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Substrate 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.
- straytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of substrate
American and British speakers say substrate in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌbˌstreɪt/ in the US and /ˈsʌbstreɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHB-strayt.
What does substrate mean?
- the substance that is acted upon by an enzyme or ferment
- a surface on which an organism grows or is attached“the gardener talked about the proper substrate for acid-loving plants”
- any stratum or layer lying underneath another
Where does substrate come from?
Anglicization of substratum.
Questions about saying substrate
How do you pronounce substrate?
Say SUHB-strayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌbˌstreɪt/. In British English it is /ˈsʌbstreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in substrate?
Substrate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB). Broken into parts: SUHB · strayt.
Do Americans and Brits say substrate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌbˌstreɪt/ and the British form is /ˈsʌbstreɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.