How to pronounce subsumation
Say it like suhb-soo-MAY-shun. Subsumation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY).
- suhb
- soo
- MAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subsumation 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.
- sooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- MAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of subsumation
American and British speakers say subsumation in essentially the same way: /ˌsʌbsuˈmeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌsʌbsuːˈmeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: suhb-soo-MAY-shun.
What does subsumation mean?
- the act of subsuming
Where does subsumation come from?
From subsume + -ation.
Words that rhyme with subsumation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of subsumation.
Questions about saying subsumation
How do you pronounce subsumation?
Say suhb-soo-MAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌsʌbsuˈmeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌsʌbsuːˈmeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subsumation?
Subsumation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY). Broken into parts: suhb · soo · MAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say subsumation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsʌbsuˈmeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌsʌbsuːˈmeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.