How to pronounce substrates
Say it like SUHB-strayts. Substrates has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB).
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- SUHB
- strayts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Substrates 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.
- straytsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of substrates
American and British speakers say substrates in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌbˌstreɪts/ in the US and /ˈsʌbˌstreɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHB-strayts.
What does substrates mean?
- plural of substrate How to pronounce substrate
- The calorie dense nutrients including carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
Questions about saying substrates
How do you pronounce substrates?
Say SUHB-strayts. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌbˌstreɪts/. In British English it is /ˈsʌbˌstreɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in substrates?
Substrates has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB). Broken into parts: SUHB · strayts.
Do Americans and Brits say substrates the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌbˌstreɪts/ and the British form is /ˈsʌbˌstreɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.